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. The mapped point for Rawhide is roughly 39.0167, -118.3911 — 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
Rawhide FAQs
01Where is Rawhide located?
02What county is Rawhide in?
03What is the history of Rawhide?
04What remains at Rawhide today?
05Can you visit Rawhide?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Rawhide, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.
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