Willow Creek Mine Ghost Town
Nye County, Nevada38.2033, -115.7214
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Humboldt National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 72 miPioche, NV
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct6 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 3.2 miNyala
Willow Creek Mine is an abandoned town in Nye County, Nevada.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Willow Creek Mine. 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 Pioche, NV, about 72 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is North Las Vegas, NV, 137 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Nyala3.2 mi north
- Adaven8.2 mi southeast
- Lockes24 mi north
- Allred34 mi north
- Tempiute38 mi south
- Tybo39 mi west
- Currant39 mi north
- Logan45 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
National Forest: Humboldt National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12Ssw. June 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 Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12Ssw station (USC00260955), 24 miles away. About 7.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Nye County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.20333, -115.72139 |
| Also known as | Willow Creek, Willow Creek, Nevada, Willow Creek Mine, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q49459042 |
Questions
Where is Willow Creek Mine ghost town?
In Nye County, Nevada, at 38.2033, -115.7214. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Pioche, NV, about 72 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is North Las Vegas, NV, 137 miles away.
Can you visit Willow Creek Mine?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Willow Creek Mine?
Mild months here run March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12Ssw. June 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 Willow Creek Mine?
Yes. Nyala (3.2 mi), Adaven (8.2 mi), Lockes (24 mi), Allred (34 mi).
