In every corner of Nevada is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, but luckily, when it comes to finding filming locations, our locations database already has some of the most beautiful and unique locations available for you to explore online, take a roadtrip to scout in person (with the proper permissions, of course) or request more information about filming there.
From living ghost towns to high tech tunnels, rural roads, casinos, and more, check out these cool and diverse filming locations situated in the northeast corner of Nevada.
Jackpot, NV & Cactus Pete’s
“Exterior view of Cactus Petes, the largest hotel in Jackpot, Nevada” by Santcomm is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 / Cropped from original
Located less than a mile from the Idaho border is a small unincorporated community called Jackpot, NV – population 1,195 as of the 2010 census. Learn more about the history of how Jackpot got founded and take a tour of Cactus Pete’s, one of the first casinos established there.
- Nevada Filming Location Spotlight: Cactus Pete’s
- Cactus Pete’s Filming Location Listing
- Jackpot, NV Filming Location Listing
Carlin Tunnels & Highway 278
“The four western portals of the Carlin Tunnel in Elko County, Nevada” by Famartin is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons / Cropped from original
Referred to as the “gateway to the world’s largest gold mines,” Carlin is a small city located along Interstate 80. The I-80 Carlin Tunnels were renovated in 2013 with a multitude of technological enhancements and improvements. Learn more about Carlin and its tunnels and nearby roads below.
- Nevada Filming Location Spotlight: I-80 Carlin Tunnels
- I-80 Carlin Tunnels Filming Location Listing
- Highway 278 (South of Carlin) Filming Location Listing
Jarbidge Wilderness & Canyon
“Jarbidge Wilderness, Nevada” by Jeremy Michael is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Jarbidge is a small living ghost town so isolated that it remains one of the least polluted areas in the country with air quality rated as Class 1, which is considered pristine. Learn more about the Jarbidge Wilderness & Canyon, which is available as a filming location.
Cities, Towns, Roads, and Businesses
If you are looking for even more interesting and film-friendly cities, towns, roads, or businesses in Northeast Nevada, check out the following places: