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