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Tonopah Historic Mining Park

The Tonopah Historic Mining Park is a defunct mining area in Tonopah, Nevada, United States, that now serves as a museum and historical site. Weather is mildest over May, June, September and October, with 66–82°F highs.

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Where
In Tonopah
15 places to stay
In brief

A theme park inside Tonopah

Check the season before you go

Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓

You can stay in Tonopah

Tonopah Historic Mining Park is inside Tonopah, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct

May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Picking a season

Use the months below to time a visit to Tonopah Historic Mining Park.

Jan44° / 24°
Feb47° / 25°
Mar55° / 30°
Apr62° / 35°
May71° / 44°
Jun82° / 53°
Jul89° / 61°
Aug88° / 59°
Sep79° / 51°
Oct66° / 40°
Nov53° / 29°
Dec43° / 22°
Typical highs and lows in Tonopah. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Tonopah. Tonopah’s full climate →
About

Tonopah Historic Mining Park

The Tonopah Historic Mining Park is a defunct mining area in Tonopah, Nevada, United States, that now serves as a museum and historical site. The site covers 113-acre of land. It is currently operated by the non-profit foundation named after the park.

Type
Theme park
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Rooms near Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Tonopah (15) and Goldfield (5).

Tonopah Historic Mining ParkGoldfield5Dyer210 mi
Tonopah Historic Mining Park12Places to stay in town
In town

Tonopah

15 places to stay · 10 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

1,910 people

35 min drive

Goldfield

5 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks

376 people

25 mi south of Tonopah Historic Mining Park

1.5 hr drive

Dyer

2 places to stay · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park

277 people

52 mi southwest of Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Compare 3 towns
TownFrom Tonopah Historic Mining ParkDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical home
Tonopahin town—15 10 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park1,910$144K
Goldfield25 mi south35 min5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks376—
Dyer52 mi southwest1.5 hr2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park277$108K

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

BIHEastern Sierra Regional78 mi
MMHMammoth Yosemite93 mi
FATFresno Yosemite · major hub163 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Tonopah Historic Mining Park’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Next door to Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Every place here is under 60 miles away.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Inyo National Forest: Cullen328, CC BY 3.0

Common questions

What people ask about Tonopah Historic Mining Park

Is Tonopah Historic Mining Park open in winter?

Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.

Is Tonopah Historic Mining Park in Tonopah?

Yes. It’s inside Tonopah, NV.

When is the best time to visit Tonopah Historic Mining Park?

May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.

What is the closest airport to Tonopah Historic Mining Park?

Eastern Sierra Regional (BIH), about 78 miles away. The nearest big hub is Fresno Yosemite (FAT), about 163 miles.

Where should I stay near Tonopah Historic Mining Park?

Tonopah (in town, 15 places to stay) and Goldfield (25 mi, 5 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from Tonopah

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.