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Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Tonopah, NV

History

Headframes, hoist houses and a viewing platform over an old stope on the site of the 1900 silver strike that founded Tonopah.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 stopover
    2 mi from Tonopah Historic Mining Park
    Motorhomes

All campsites in Nevada · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)