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Fairview

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

You don't stumble onto Fairview by accident. That's rather the point. Fairview Peak is a summit in the Clan Alpine Mountains of the U.S. state of Nevada. The elevation is 8,271 feet (2,521 m). Fairview Peak was so named on account of the scenic views it affords.

Churchill County County holds 16 documented ghost towns, including Bermond Station, Dixie Valley, Frenchman — Fairview keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Fairview

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

Fairview Peak is a summit in the Clan Alpine Mountains of the U.S. state of Nevada. The elevation is 8,271 feet (2,521 m). Fairview Peak was so named on account of the scenic views it affords. Variant names were "Fairview Cairn" and "Fairview Mountain". The ghost town of Fairview, Nevada takes its name from the nearby peak.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Fairview 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 Fairview 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 Fairview is roughly 39.2250, -118.1528 — 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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Fairview FAQs

01Where is Fairview located?
Fairview is in Churchill County County, Nevada, mapped near 39.2250, -118.1528.
02What county is Fairview in?
Fairview sits in Churchill County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Churchill County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Fairview?
Fairview Peak is a summit in the Clan Alpine Mountains of the U.S. state of Nevada. The elevation is 8,271 feet (2,521 m). Fairview Peak was so named on account of the scenic views it affords. Variant names were "Fairview Cairn" and "Fairview Mountain".
04What remains at Fairview today?
The on-the-ground condition of Fairview 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 Fairview?
Here's the honest truth: access to Fairview 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 Fairview is roughly 39.2250, -118.1528 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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