Rhyolite ghost town, Nevada

Rhyolite

Bottle House

State: Nevada County: Nye County Founded: 1905 Abandoned: 1920 Peak Population: 5,000

Rhyolite is Nevada's most famous ghost town, known for the bottle house made of 50,000 bottles and the striking bank ruins. Near Death Valley.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Fall through spring

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1-2 hours

Quick Facts

  • 50,000 bottle house
  • Most photographed in NV
  • Near Death Valley

Location

Address: Rhyolite, Nevada

Coordinates: 36.9017, -116.8292