Hiko doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Hiko is a small, agrarian community in the Tonopah Basin on State Route 318 in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. It is a census-designated place. As of the 2020 census, Hiko had a population of 124.
Lincoln County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Bristol Wells, Bullionville, Crystal Springs — Hiko keeps them company on the map.
The story of Hiko
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
Hiko is a small, agrarian community in the Tonopah Basin on State Route 318 in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. It is a census-designated place. As of the 2020 census, Hiko had a population of 124.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Hiko 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 Hiko 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 Hiko is roughly 37.6389, -115.1950 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Hiko FAQs
01Where is Hiko located?
02What county is Hiko in?
03What is the history of Hiko?
04What remains at Hiko today?
05Can you visit Hiko?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Hiko, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.
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