Treasure Hunting in Nevada

Comstock-era silver caches, Wells Fargo robbery sites, and the highest density of ghost towns in the country.

Top Nevada treasure regions: Virginia City; Tonopah–Goldfield district; Pioche; Belmont ghost town.

Famous documented cases in Nevada: Lost Breyfogle Mine; Wells Fargo stagecoach caches; Lost Hardin silver.

Terrain in Nevada: Basin-and-range, deep arid mountains, and playa.

Best seasons for field work in Nevada: October–April.

Nevada state parks are managed by Nevada Division of State Parks (https://parks.nv.gov/); check its rules before detecting in any state park.