Tuscarora

Artists' Colony

State: Nevada County: Elko County Founded: 1867 Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: 4,000

Tuscarora was a 4,000-person silver and gold town. Today about 14 artists and recluses remain. The Tuscarora Pottery School attracts students internationally. Extremely remote - 50 miles of dirt road from Elko.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer

Difficulty: Difficult (50mi dirt)

Time Needed: Full day

Quick Facts

  • Pottery school
  • Artists' colony
  • 14 residents

Location

Address: Tuscarora, NV

Coordinates: 41.3, -116.2333