NV / Ruins36.90° N
116.83° W
116.83° W
Verified July 2026
Rhyolite Historic Area
Beatty, NV · Mojave Desert
The skeletal remains of a short-lived gold-rush boomtown, including the Cook Bank ruins and a preserved bottle house.
Field note
Rhyolite is a managed BLM day-use site. Photograph from public ground and keep off unstable masonry.
Access warning
Extreme heat, unstable ruins, and no camping. Bring water.
Evidence line
This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.
Check the source: Bureau of Land Management ↗