Rhyolite is a ghost town in Nye County, Nevada, United States. It is in the Bullfrog Hills, about 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Las Vegas, near the eastern boundary of Death Valley National …

Rhyolite, Nevada sprung to life after a couple of prospectors discovered high-grade gold ore in 1904. Today, visitors can check out the ghost town at Rhyolite with an easy day trip just 120 …

Nov 9, 2021 · A townsite was laid out nearby and given the name Rhyolite from the silica-rich volcanic rock in the area. There were over 2000 claims covering everything in a 30 mile area …

Jan 27, 2025 · Rhyolite is a diamond in the desert and one of Nevada’s best ghost towns. It is the epitome of the boom-to-bust mining town. In five years, it went from nothingness to a modern …

Historic ruins at this former gold-mining boomtown include the most photographed ghost town building in the West, the Cook Bank Building, and Nevada's best preserved "bottle house," …

Nov 4, 2025 · Rhyolite Ghost Town is located near Beatty, Nevada, and serves as a vivid reminder of the boom and bust cycle of mining towns in the American West. Once a bustling …

Rhyolite is a ghost town in Nye County, Nevada, in the Bullfrog Hills, adjacent to the eastern boundary of Death Valley National Park. A gold rush began in 1905 as gold-containing …

Explore Rhyolite Ghost Town near Death Valley! Your guide to Nevada's famous mining ruins. Free admission, easy access.

Dec 9, 2025 · But Rhyolite is one of our favorites for it’s accessibility, architectural ruins and artsy things to do nearby. So, whether you are doing a Nevada road trip or on your way to visiting …

Of all the early 1900’s gold rush ghost towns in the greater Death Valley area, Rhyolite was the most elaborate with the largest population. Rhyolite grew from a 2-tent mining camp in 1904 to …