Virginia City Ghost Town
Storey County, Nevada39.3103, -119.6494
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 6.2 miDayton, NV
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,150 ft1,874 m
Virginia City sits in Storey County, Nevada. People call it a ghost town, though 787 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 6,150 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1859. The largest census count on record is 855 people in 2010.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Virginia City. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Dayton, NV, about 6.2 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Carson City, NV, 12 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sutro4.1 mi southeast
- Washoe City7 mi west
- Galena7.9 mi west
- Como13 mi southeast
- Stone Cabin14 mi southeast
- Poeville24 mi northwest
- Peavine Ranch26 mi northwest
- Ludwig32 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Sierra Front Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Virginia City. Snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Virginia City station (USC00268761), 0.2 miles away. About 11.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Storey County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.31028, -119.64944 |
| Elevation | 6,150 ft (1,874 m) |
| Founded | 1859 |
| Census counts | 2010: 855 · 2020: 787 |
| Also known as | Virginia City, Nevada, Virginia City, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q987262 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Virginia City ghost town?
In Storey County, Nevada, at 39.3103, -119.6494. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Dayton, NV, about 6.2 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Carson City, NV, 12 miles away.
Can you visit Virginia City?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Sierra Front Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Virginia City?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Virginia City. Snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Virginia City?
Yes. Sutro (4.1 mi), Washoe City (7 mi), Galena (7.9 mi), Como (13 mi).
