Washoe City Ghost Town
Washoe County, Nevada39.3203, -119.7800
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 1.9 miWashoe Valley, NV
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,060 ft1,543 m
Washoe City is an abandoned town in Washoe County, Nevada. It lies at about 5,060 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Washoe 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 Washoe Valley, NV, about 1.9 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Carson City, NV, 12 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Galena2.1 mi north
- Virginia City7 mi east
- Sutro11 mi east
- Como19 mi southeast
- Poeville20 mi north
- Stone Cabin20 mi southeast
- Peavine Ranch23 mi north
- Ludwig37 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 point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. 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 March to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Carson City. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Carson City station (USC00261485), 13 miles away. About 9.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washoe County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.32030, -119.78000 |
| Elevation | 5,060 ft (1,543 m) |
| Census counts | 2010: 0 |
| Also known as | Washoe City, NV, Washoe City, Nevada, Washoe |
| Sources | Wikidata Q13583154 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Washoe City ghost town?
In Washoe County, Nevada, at 39.3203, -119.7800. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Washoe Valley, NV, about 1.9 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Carson City, NV, 12 miles away.
Can you visit Washoe City?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. 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 Washoe City?
Mild months here run March to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Carson City. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Washoe City?
Yes. Galena (2.1 mi), Virginia City (7 mi), Sutro (11 mi), Como (19 mi).
