Mineral County, Nevada

Mineral County, Nevada Welcome to Mineral County, Nevada. We encompass the towns of Hawthorne, Schurz, Mina, Luning, Walker Lake and Aurora. Hawthorne has always been its County seat.

Mineral County was carved out of Esmeralda County in 1911 shortly after the county seat of Esmeralda was moved to Goldfield in 1907. Its name came from the surrounding area, which is heavily mineralized. The County is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 16. The marker is located on U.S. Highway 95 at Walker Lake. They call Hawthorne "America's Patriotic Home," and the red, white and blue streets an

d American flags blowing in the breeze stand as a testament to Hawthorne's great national pride. Part of that pride is rooted in the Hawthorne Army Depot, an ammunition storage site south of nearby Walker Lake State Recreation Area. Construction began on this facility in 1928, and it served as an ammunition staging area for World War II. It is said to be the largest facility of its kind anywhere in the world, covering more than 147,000 acres of terrain. Additionally, the historic 1942 USO AKA Hawthorne Convention Center has just been restored and has special events for locals and visitors alike. Originally established in 1881 as a division point on the Carson and Colorado Railroad and remained a modestly sized community until it was selected to host a national arsenal during World War II. Only having a few hundred residents since its founding, the population quickly grew to 13,000 by 1944, hosting more than 7,000 armed forces and civilian workers during the war. Today, roughly 3,200 people call Hawthorne home. Several mountain ranges surround the community, protecting Hawthorne from extreme weather and allowing for mild temperatures and nearly 365 days of sunshine every year. It's the kind of environment that encourages outdoor enjoyment, and around here, the heart of outdoor recreation is at Walker Lake State Recreation Area. The lake, fed from the north by the Walker River, was once part of Glacial Lake Lahontan, a prehistoric sea that covered much of Nevada. Those looking for other incredible adventure options should search no further as Mineral County has over 1,000 miles of un-fenced, dirt roads and trails. Hawthorne truly is the perfect gateway to all your OHV, ATV and four-wheel drive excursions. If it's history you're after, visitors to Hawthorne can get a closer look at some of the old ammo stored here with a trip to the Hawthorne Ordinance Museum. Its also a great place to see a variety of military uniforms, photos and memorabilia. If you're staying overnight, there are several hotels and motels to chose from, as well as restaurants that suit any craving.

2026 General ElectionNovember 3, 2026Questions regarding this, please contact Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer at 775-945-...
07/30/2026

2026 General Election

November 3, 2026

Questions regarding this, please contact Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer at 775-945-2446.

07/30/2026

Mineral County Recreation & Community Development is gathering community feedback on the possibility of adding pickleball courts to Lions Park.

Please note: This survey is strictly for community outreach and planning purposes. There is no funding currently secured for this project. Your responses will help us understand community interest and demand as we explore future grant and funding opportunities.

We want to hear from residents of all ages — take our quick 2-minute survey and let us know what you think:

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCHXD2Q

Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you for helping shape the future of recreation in Mineral County!

If you have questions about paying your tax bill, please contact Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer's office at (775) 945-24...
07/15/2026

If you have questions about paying your tax bill, please contact Mineral County Clerk-Treasurer's office at (775) 945-2446.

07/15/2026

Lander: 50 State Rte 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820Mineral: 314 5th St, Hawthorne, NV 89415-0400Pershing: 400 Main St, Lovelock, NV 89419

Today, our first group of trees went into the ground at The Plaza!This is just the beginning more trees are headed to Ha...
07/01/2026

Today, our first group of trees went into the ground at The Plaza!

This is just the beginning more trees are headed to Hawthorne Cemetery, Veteran's Park, Lions Park, and the Mineral County Courthouse in the coming weeks.

These trees were made possible through a grant from the Nevada Division of Forestry, which distributes subgrants like this to municipalities, non-profits, and county governments across the state to help bring more green space into communities just like ours.

A big thank you to our Mineral County Public Works team for their hard work getting these trees planted in a timely manner and running the waterlines to keep them healthy!

We're proud to be part of this effort and look forward to applying for this opportunity again in the future to keep growing greener, healthier spaces for Mineral County!

06/30/2026
Reminder our offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
06/18/2026

Reminder our offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

06/15/2026

Address

105 S A Street
Hawthorne, NV
89415

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+17759450706

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