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San Jacinto

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

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

San Jacinto ghost town, Nevada
Photo: Chanilim714 (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

San Jacinto doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. San Jacinto is a ghost town in along Salmon Falls Creek in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Elko County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Charleston, Cobre, Deeth — San Jacinto keeps them company on the map.

The story of San Jacinto

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

San Jacinto is a ghost town in along Salmon Falls Creek in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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.

San Jacinto FAQs

Where is San Jacinto located?
San Jacinto is in Elko County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is San Jacinto in?
San Jacinto sits in Elko County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Elko County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of San Jacinto?
San Jacinto is a ghost town in along Salmon Falls Creek in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area.
What remains at San Jacinto today?
The on-the-ground condition of San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto?
Here's the honest truth: access to San Jacinto 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 (“San Jacinto, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

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