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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Searchlight, Nevada

Updated November 10, 2025
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Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs

Searchlight, Nevada

Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.
Walking Box Ranch front view

Searchlight, Nevada

Walking Box Ranch

Formerly frequented by Hollywood stars and now open for tours.
Headframe over capped shaft but still has sheave wheel which is quite unusual.

Searchlight, Nevada

Oakland Group Mine

Abandoned mine site with interesting artifacts to explore, including a 4-stamp mill.
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Boulder City, Nevada

Keyhole Canyon

A photogenic rock-art site that is also a popular climbing and canyoneering area.
17 miles from Searchlight
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Nelson, Nevada

Nelson

A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.
18 miles from Searchlight
Techatticup Mine.

Nelson, Nevada

Techatticup Mine

This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.
18 miles from Searchlight
Ruins of Fort Piute.

California

Piute Creek & Fort Piute

The only perennial creek in the Mojave Preserve is also the site of an 1860s fort.
24 miles from Searchlight
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