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Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada consists of dry, mountainous, sparsely populated landscapes. Most of the towns are dotted along the Humboldt River, Interstate 80, and the railroad, all of which cut across this part of from west to east, running next to each other for much of the way.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Elko and Winnemucca.

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is a city in and the county seat of , United States. As of the official 2020 U.S. Census, the city has a population of 20,564. serves as the center of the , a region with a population of over 55,000.

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is a small city in that got its start as a station on the first transcontinental railroad. It's now a hub for mining, freight traffic, and other activity in northern Nevada, and it also has enough to pique a visitor's interest: mountain landscapes, casinos, vestiges of the Old West, and a proud Basque heritage.

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, is an ephemeral town that exists for only one week each year, during Burning Man, a radical arts festival. At its maximum occupancy, the town has about 60,000 citizens and a post office, an emergency services crew, a volunteer police department, roads, houses, bars, clubs, restaurants, and hundreds of art installations and participatory "theme camps".

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Lovelock and Wells.

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is the county seat of , United States, in which it is the only incorporated city. It is the namesake of a nearby and a Cold War-era gunnery range.

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is a small town in Elko County in Northern Nevada, with a population in 2010 of just under 1300. It grew up in the 19th century because it offered a water supply on the trail to California.

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is an unincorporated town in and the county seat of , United States. The population was 3,705 at the 2020 census. Its primary economic base is gold mining and, to a lesser extent, legalized gambling.

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is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 855 as of the 2020 census.

Northern Nevada

Latitude of center
40.94° or 40° 56′ 24″ north
Longitude of center
-116.88° or 116° 52′ 48″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14227440
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Satellite Map

Discover Northern Nevada from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Northern Nevada” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Nevada settentrionale”

Nevada: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Las Vegas, Carson City, Reno, and Henderson and East.

Explore These Curated Destinations

Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.
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