Wonder

Wonder Ruins

State: Nevada County: Churchill County Founded: 1906 Abandoned: 1920 Peak Population: 1,500

Wonder was a gold mining town that peaked at 1,500 residents. Stone ruins of buildings remain in the remote Wonder Mountains. The town had a newspaper, hospital, and school before gold ran out.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Spring-Fall

Difficulty: Difficult (very remote)

Time Needed: Half day

Quick Facts

  • Stone ruins
  • Remote access
  • 1,500 at peak

Location

Address: Wonder, NV

Coordinates: 39.4833, -117.85