Nevada City
Virginia City, MT
An open-air museum of relocated gold-rush buildings 2 km west of Virginia City, with a hotel, shops and a music hall collection. A narrow-gauge train links the two towns in summer; most buildings close in winter.
- Nearest town
- Virginia City, MT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.3063, -111.9727
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 June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
© Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
© Scott Akerman from Raleigh, NC, USA · CC BY 2.0Bannack State Park
© Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA · Public domainRoosevelt Arch
© Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Campsites nearby
- Rambling Moose campgroundCampsite2 mi from Nevada City
- Koa KampCampsite6 mi from Nevada City
- Madison River Fishing AccessCampsite12 mi from Nevada City
- Ennis RV ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from Nevada CityMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Mill Creek CamgproundCampsite13 mi from Nevada City
- Twin Bridges Bike CampCampsite24 mi from Nevada CityFree
All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nevada City?
Nevada City is in Virginia City, MT, at GPS 45.3063, -111.9727. It is about 12 mi from Ennis.
Can you camp near Nevada City?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rambling Moose campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nevada City?
Nevada City is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Montana’s gold rush trail: Virginia City, Bannack and Big Hole.
What is there to see near Nevada City?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (36 mi), Bannack State Park (51 mi), Roosevelt Arch (64 mi) and Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Nevada City?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)