Tonopah Historic Mining Park
Tonopah, NV
Headframes, hoist houses and a viewing platform over an old stope on the site of the 1900 silver strike that founded Tonopah.
Tonopah Historic Mining Park is an open-air museum of mining history in Tonopah, Nye County, central Nevada. Its more than 100 acres lie behind the Mizpah Hotel.
The story begins in 1900: while camping at Tonopah Springs, Jim Butler came across promising ore, valued at more than $200 a ton. Butler leased mining rights by the foot, with the lessor taking 75 percent of the profits, which sped up development of the district.
In the park you can see original headframes and shafts up close. There is a self-guided walk, and guided tours on Polaris off-road vehicles are also offered; book ahead. According to Travel Nevada the park is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm (the visitor center closes at 3:30 pm) and is closed on state and federal holidays. Admission is $5 for adults; children aged 7 and under and veterans are free. Check hours and prices beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Tonopah, NV
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.0710, -117.2300
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- American Quality Suites & Tonopah RVMotorhome stopover2 mi from Tonopah Historic Mining ParkMotorhomes
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FAQs
Where is Tonopah Historic Mining Park?
Tonopah Historic Mining Park is in Tonopah, NV, at GPS 38.0710, -117.2300. It is about 25 mi from Goldfield.
Can you camp near Tonopah Historic Mining Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is American Quality Suites & Tonopah RV, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tonopah Historic Mining Park?
Tonopah Historic Mining Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Extraterrestrial Highway and Nevada ghost towns.
What is there to see near Tonopah Historic Mining Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: International Car Forest of the Last Church (24 mi), Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park (59 mi), Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (70 mi) and Ubehebe Crater (74 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tonopah Historic Mining Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)