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Tenabo

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Tenabo just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Tenabo may refer to: Tenabo, a city in the Mexican state of Campeche Tenabo railway station Tenabo Municipality, a municipality in the Mexican state of Campeche Mount Tenabo, a peak in Nevada, US

Lander County County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Austin, Clifton, Cortez — Tenabo keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Tenabo

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

Tenabo may refer to: Tenabo, a city in the Mexican state of Campeche Tenabo railway station Tenabo Municipality, a municipality in the Mexican state of Campeche Mount Tenabo, a peak in Nevada, US

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Tenabo 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Tenabo 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 Tenabo is roughly 40.3144, -116.6767 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Tenabo FAQs

01Where is Tenabo located?
Tenabo is in Lander County County, Nevada, mapped near 40.3144, -116.6767.
02What county is Tenabo in?
Tenabo sits in Lander County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lander County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Tenabo?
Tenabo may refer to: Tenabo, a city in the Mexican state of Campeche Tenabo railway station Tenabo Municipality, a municipality in the Mexican state of Campeche Mount Tenabo, a peak in Nevada, US
04What remains at Tenabo today?
The on-the-ground condition of Tenabo 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.
05Can you visit Tenabo?
Here's the honest truth: access to Tenabo 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 Tenabo is roughly 40.3144, -116.6767 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Tenabo (disambiguation)”), CC BY-SA.

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