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Bullfrog

A ghost town of unknown status in Nye County County, Nevada.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Bullfrog ghost town, Nevada
Plate I — Bullfrog, NevadaPhoto: Spaceboyjosh (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Bullfrog doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Bullfrog County was a county in the US state of Nevada created by the Nevada Legislature in 1987. It comprised a 144-square-mile (370 km2) area around Yucca Mountain enclosed by Nye County, from which it was created.

Nye County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Beatty, Cactus Springs, Currant — Bullfrog keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Bullfrog

Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.

Bullfrog County was a county in the US state of Nevada created by the Nevada Legislature in 1987. It comprised a 144-square-mile (370 km2) area around Yucca Mountain enclosed by Nye County, from which it was created. Its county seat was located in the state capital of Carson City 270 miles (430 km) away, and its officers were appointed by the governor rather than elected.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Bullfrog is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Bullfrog is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Bullfrog is roughly 36.8528, -116.4267 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Bullfrog FAQs

01Where is Bullfrog located?
Bullfrog is in Nye County County, Nevada, mapped near 36.8528, -116.4267.
02What county is Bullfrog in?
Bullfrog sits in Nye County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Nye County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Bullfrog?
Bullfrog County was a county in the US state of Nevada created by the Nevada Legislature in 1987. It comprised a 144-square-mile (370 km2) area around Yucca Mountain enclosed by Nye County, from which it was created.
04What remains at Bullfrog today?
The on-the-ground condition of Bullfrog is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Bullfrog?
Here's the honest truth: access to Bullfrog is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Bullfrog is roughly 36.8528, -116.4267 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bullfrog County, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

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