Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Pine Grove. The Pine Grove Hills are a mountain range in Lyon County, Nevada. The highest point in the range is the summit of Bald Mountain at 9,549 ft (2,911 m).
Lyon County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Como, Fort Churchill, Johntown — Pine Grove keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pine Grove
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
The Pine Grove Hills are a mountain range in Lyon County, Nevada. The highest point in the range is the summit of Bald Mountain at 9,549 ft (2,911 m).
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove is roughly 38.6777, -119.1546 — 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
Pine Grove FAQs
01Where is Pine Grove located?
02What county is Pine Grove in?
03What is the history of Pine Grove?
04What remains at Pine Grove today?
05Can you visit Pine Grove?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Pine Grove Hills”), CC BY-SA.
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