Nelson
Vegas's Ghost Town
State: Nevada
County: Clark County
Founded: 1775 (Spanish)
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Small mining camp
Nelson (originally Eldorado) was a gold and silver mining town with a violent history. It is now a popular filming location and tourist attraction with vintage cars, old mining equipment, and weathered buildings. It is the closest authentic ghost town to Las Vegas.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Popular filming location
- Vintage cars for photos
- Closest ghost town to Vegas
Location
Address: Nelson, NV
Coordinates: 35.7, -114.8167