Aurum is a little-visited White Pine County mining camp with stone foundations and scattered relics in high desert hills. Boom-and-bust cycles left little standing, which rewards slow walking and careful photography. Remote dirt access; pack water and treat every artifact as protected under ARPA.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.7033, -114.5847 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1880s |
| Access | Remote dirt |
| Crowds | Very low |
| Remains | Foundations |
| Peak Pop. | hundreds (booms) |
| Fee | Free |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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