Cherry Creek
Three Booms
State: Nevada
County: White Pine County
Founded: 1872
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 6,000
Cherry Creek boomed and busted three times with silver discovery cycles. About 50 people still call this remote eastern Nevada town home.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Boomed three times
- About 50 residents
- Remote location
Location
Address: Cherry Creek, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.8833, -114.8833