Gold Hill

Gold Hill, Utah

Gold Hill was founded in 1892. A variety of minerals were mined at this location, including gold, silver, lead, copper, tungsten, arsenic, and bismuth. A smelter along a ridge just west of town processed the ore. At its peak, during World War I, the town had as many as 3,000 residents, a railroad line from Wendover, and many substantial buildings. The town began to fade away in 1924, but another boom during the Second World War saw the town spring back to life.

Several year-round residents still live in the town, so no scavenging is allowed.

Area:	N/A
Elevation:	5,289 feet
Fees:	None
Hours:	N/A
Visitor Center:	None
Facilities:	None
Directions:	51 miles by road south from Wendover, Nevada. Get directions from Google Maps. Get directions from MapQuest.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): 40 09.971N; 113 49.854W.
Weather:	Hot summers and cold winters. See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	Respect the property and rights of those who live in this area. See American Antiquities Act of 1906. See Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. See Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Restrictions and Regulations. See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies.

Gold Hill, Utah.

Camping

There is no camping at this site.

Hiking

There are no established trails at this site.

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