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Town of Jarbidge
Located in a remote part of northeastern Nevada in Elko County, Jarbidge is a small living ghost town nestled in the canyon along the Jarbidge River. The town is 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 (source). No paved roads exist within 20 miles of Jarbidge, and the closest is 18 miles away in Idaho.
Below are a few notable events that Jarbidge is famous for:
- It was one of the last true gold rushes in the American West, and the town became the leading producer of gold in Nevada in 1918 and 1919 (source).
- It was the site of the last horse-drawn stage robbery in the nation, which occurred during a December blizzard in 1916 (source).
- It was the first time fingerprint evidence and technology was used to catch a culprit in American history (source).
Although a fire destroyed most of the town’s buildings in 1919, some historic buildings and attractions still remain, including a trading post, gas pump, post office, mining era homes, Jarbidge Community Hall, Jarbidge Jail, Pioneer Park, Outdoor Inn Hotel and Restaurant, and Red Dog Saloon. You can learn more about these historic locations over at TravelNevada.com.
You can also watch this short video to learn more about Jarbidge’s community activities:
“Jarbidge Days” by Patrick Pharris
Jarbidge Wilderness
Established as a protected wilderness in 1964, Jarbidge Wilderness is administered by the Humboldt National Forest Service. Full of spectacular scenery and covering 113,167 acres, Jarbidge Wilderness has a diverse array of rich terrain and bodies of water, from high mountains, deep canyons, desert open ranges, sagebrush flatland, volcanic cut valleys, and towering rock formations to bubbling brooks, creeks, rivers, and alpine lakes. Eight of the peaks in Jarbidge exceed 10,000 feet with a view that goes on for 150 miles (source), with some that drop to canyons 4,000 feet below (source).
“Jarbidge Wilderness, Nevada” by Jeremy Michael is licensed under CC BY 2.0
As snow falls heavily in the area during the winter season (Jarbidge Wilderness receives seven to eight feet of snow annually), the best time for filming would be during summer and autumn months.
If you are looking for an isolated, picturesque wilderness area to film your next production at, Jarbidge may be the place for you!
View the full Jarbidge Wilderness & Canyon filming location details here.