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Rawhide

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

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

Rawhide ghost town, Nevada
Photo: Rolly R. Ham (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Rawhide. Rawhide, Nevada was a town in Mineral County, Nevada, approximately 55 miles (88.5 km) southeast of Fallon. The site of Rawhide has been dismantled by recent mining activity, with little or nothing remaining to be seen.

Mineral County County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Aurora, Belleville, Broken Hills — Rawhide keeps them company on the map.

The story of Rawhide

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

Rawhide, Nevada was a town in Mineral County, Nevada, approximately 55 miles (88.5 km) southeast of Fallon. The site of Rawhide has been dismantled by recent mining activity, with little or nothing remaining to be seen.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Rawhide 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 Rawhide 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.

Rawhide FAQs

Where is Rawhide located?
Rawhide is in Mineral County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Rawhide in?
Rawhide sits in Mineral County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Mineral County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Rawhide?
Rawhide, Nevada was a town in Mineral County, Nevada, approximately 55 miles (88.5 km) southeast of Fallon. The site of Rawhide has been dismantled by recent mining activity, with little or nothing remaining to be seen.
What remains at Rawhide today?
The on-the-ground condition of Rawhide 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 Rawhide?
Here's the honest truth: access to Rawhide 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 (“Rawhide, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

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