Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park

Park Preserved mining-era courthouse in ghost town Belmont

Historic courthouse in the Nevada mining town of Belmont, set within a ghost-town context-visited for mining-era architecture, history buffs and interpretive signage about frontier law and settlement.

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Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park preserves the 19th-century courthouse of Belmont, a former mining town in Nevada. The courthouse and surrounding ruins represent the town’s role during the late 1800s mining boom.

The park centers on the small, restored courthouse building and adjacent town remains that date to Belmont’s period as a county seat and mining center. Visitors typically view the courthouse, walk among scattered foundations and see interpretive signage about the town’s development and decline.

Belmont grew during the silver and gold mining boom of the late 19th century and served as a county seat for the surrounding mining district. Over time the mines closed and the population declined; the courthouse survived as a primary historic structure and has been preserved as a state historic park.

The site sits in a remote part of eastern Nevada amid high desert and basin-and-range terrain. The nearest town is the small community of Belmont (ghost town area); the nearest larger population centers are several hours’ drive away.

  • Belmont Courthouse: The restored courthouse building is the focal point of the site and is one of the best-preserved structures from the town's 19th-century mining boom.
  • Ghost town remains: The site is a short walk from the remains of the town's main street and mining-era structures, offering a compact ghost-town experience for visitors.
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park
38.5958, -116.8762

How to Get to Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park #

Belmont is remote in central Nevada. From U.S. Route 50, follow local gravel roads toward the Monitor Valley and the townsite; the exact approach depends on season and conditions - a high‑clearance vehicle is recommended in wet weather. The nearest larger towns are Ely and Tonopah; consult county maps and local ranger stations for current road conditions.

Tips for Visiting Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park #

  • Bring sun protection and water; the site is exposed and shade is limited.
  • Combine a visit with other ghost-town remnants in the Monitor Valley for the full mining history sweep.
  • Respect fragile ruins; climbing is often unsafe and discouraged.

Best Time to Visit Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit due to Nevada's hot summers and cold winters.

Spring
March-May · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Cooler temperatures and better for exploring the high desert country.
Summer
June-August · 25-40°C (77-104°F)
Extreme heat makes daytime visits uncomfortable; mornings are less brutal.
Autumn
September-November · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Crisp, clear days ideal for photography and walking around the site.

Weather & Climate near Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park #

Climate

Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 13°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
28°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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