View Underground at the Mining Park!
The underground tunnel features a walk down a mine tunnel that intersects one of the original discovery stopes. Named the Burro Tunnel, the “Underground Adventure” is not for the faint of heart! At the end of the tunnel, visitors are able to step into a steel viewing cage and look down the 500′ deep stope.
The park encompasses portions of four of the original major mining companies and covers more than 100 acres.
This rich history is brought to life through preserved and restored equipment and buildings, historic exhibits, video presentations (in our on-site theater), and a self-guided tour.
The Visitor Center has a bookstore, displays of historic mining equipment and a small movie theater. Our black light mineral display has just been greatly expanded and now features short-wave ultraviolet lights which enhance the colors of the display.
All of the buildings located on the property are open for our visitors to enjoy. You can experience for yourself how it was to work in a turn-of-the-century mine. The grounds are constantly changing. New exhibits are added frequently and restoration of existing buildings is ongoing.
The Visitor Center
The Mizpah
The Silver Top
The Desert Queen
Mining Park Hours
Open 7 days a week
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed all Federal & State U.S. Holidays.
Small and large groups are welcome. Please call (775) 482-9274 at least 48 hours ahead of scheduled visit.
Mining Park Rates
Visitor Center & Movie – FREE
Mining Park Gate Fees (Self-Guided Walking Tour):
$5.00 for Adults
$3.00 for Senior Citizens (60 and older), Children (8-17) & Nevadans.
FREE for Children 7 and under
FREE for Active Military & Veterans
$1/child for School groups-chaperones FREEContact park staff for other groups
Guided Polaris Tours (includes Gate Fee)*:
Guided Polaris Tours are available Wednesdays through Sundays with prior reservation via 775-482-9274. Very limited availability.
Handicapped Visitors – FREE
1 person: $12.00 = $12/person
2 persons: $20.00 = $10/person
3 persons: $27.00 = $9/person
4 persons: $32.00 = $8/person
5 persons: $35.00 = $7/person
*Discount per Active Military Member/Veteran = $5.00 on Polaris Tours; We apologize for any inconvenience, but discounts cannot be applied on gift certificates for Guided Polaris Tours. We recommend scheduling tours in advance. Based on staff availability.
Rates as of January 1, 2019
