This Nevada Ghost Town Road Trip Belongs At The Top Of Your Bucket List

The Silver State is full of ghost towns thanks largely to Nevada's rich mining history. The site of many fortune-seeker disputes, Indian raids, and good ole' Wild West violence, this ghost town road trip goes through Nevada's most interesting, scenic, and haunted towns and belongs atop any historian's bucket list. Check out this list of ghost towns near Las Vegas to find some chills and thrills while you learn the history of the state. You can take a look at the ghost towns in Nevada map below to see the whole route.

1. Tybo

Starting off our list of ghost towns in Nevada is Tybo. The tiny ghost town of Tybo, Nevada is rich in mining history.

2. Goldfield

In addition to being an interesting ghost town full of state history, Goldfield is also one of the most haunted towns in Nevada.

3. Rhyolite

The interesting ghost town of Rhyolite is the bottle house capital of the world and a wonderful day trip.

4. Nelson

The richly historical ghost town of Nelson, Nevada is located in Eldorado Canyon and is home to the Techatticup Mine and a few other surprises.

5. Pioche

Located in Lincoln County, the living ghost town of Pioche, Nevada has a disturbing history, complete with Wild West gunfights over silver claims.

6. Hamilton

Located just west of Ely, you can take the beautiful Hamilton, Nevada scenic drive and view the remains of this former Nevada mining town.

7. Metropolis

Located near Wells, the modern ghost town of Metropolis, Nevada is decorated with the remains of some truly unique buildings.

8. Deeth

The tiny living ghost town of Deeth, Nevada is in Elko County. With a population of only 28, this tiny town is a true hidden gem for ghost town aficionados.

9. Eureka

Nicknamed "the friendliest town on the loneliest road in America," Eureka, Nevada is rich in mining history and is a wonderful place to visit.

10. Austin

Concluding our Nevada ghost towns list is the quaint Austin, Nevada. This living ghost town is among the best-preserved of all of Nevada's mining towns. Several old buildings remain, and you can check out the impressive Stokes Castle.

How many of these locations along this ghost town road trip have you visited? Which was your favorite? Please share your thoughts and experiences below. And if you want to supercharge your trip, make sure you have everything you could need or want by consulting The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List by OnlyInYourState.