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Gold Point Nevada a Living Ghost Town

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Gold Point Nevada has gone from about bustling mining town to just a few residents these days. In its heyday in 1908, there were 225 tents and buildings and about 1,000 people. For years, gold and silver were mined from the nearby hills, but as the ore disappeared so did the people. To renew interest in the town, the camp was renamed Gold Point in 1930. The name change did little to change the luck of the town and the buildings slowly began to fade away. Thanks to the efforts of Sheriff Herb Robbins the towns buildings are now being restored so future generations can visit a real live Nevada ghost town. Gold Point is off the beaten path so plan ahead before you head out on your trip to the ghost town.

Gold Point Nevada has restored cabins that you can rent out and experience what it was to live in the old west. Each cabin has it's own decor and personality with television and shower facility in the main house. The Radkie House, the deluxe suite, has a bathtub, toilet and sink with running water, a kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave. To make a reservation or for more information about Gold Point Nevada call Sheriff Stone775-482-4653. Overnight Accommodations Are only available on Saturday nights at this time.

Gold Point Nevada is 180 miles from Las Vegas. Drive North on US 95 approximately 165 miles, (approximately 15 miles Past Scotty's Junction). Turn Left (west) by the Cottontail Ranch onto 266. Go about 8 miles and turn left on 774 and drive eight miles to the historic town of Gold Point.