You don't stumble onto Simonsville by accident. That's rather the point. Simonsville is a ghost town in Clark County, Nevada, that was located on the east bank of the Muddy River west of the south end of the Overton Airport in the Moapa Valley.
Clark County County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Alturas, Callville, Colorado City — Simonsville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Simonsville
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
Simonsville is a ghost town in Clark County, Nevada, that was located on the east bank of the Muddy River west of the south end of the Overton Airport in the Moapa Valley.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Simonsville 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 Simonsville 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 Simonsville is roughly 36.5628, -114.4444 — 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
Simonsville FAQs
01Where is Simonsville located?
02What county is Simonsville in?
03What is the history of Simonsville?
04What remains at Simonsville today?
05Can you visit Simonsville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Simonsville, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.
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