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Deeth

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Deeth ghost town, Nevada
Photo: Famartin (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

If walls could talk, Deeth would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Deeth (Shoshoni: Teai) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Nevada State Route 230 in Elko County, Nevada, United States.

Elko County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Charleston, Cobre, Delano — Deeth keeps them company on the map.

The story of Deeth

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

Deeth (Shoshoni: Teai) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Nevada State Route 230 in Elko County, Nevada, United States.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Deeth 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Deeth 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.

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.

Deeth FAQs

Where is Deeth located?
Deeth is in Elko County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Deeth in?
Deeth sits in Elko County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Elko County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Deeth?
Deeth (Shoshoni: Teai) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Nevada State Route 230 in Elko County, Nevada, United States.
What remains at Deeth today?
The on-the-ground condition of Deeth 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.
Can you visit Deeth?
Here's the honest truth: access to Deeth 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Deeth, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

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