Property ID: 1087
Own 20 Acres of Nevada Freedom - Your Private Desert World
Elko , Nevada
20
Open Space District
Homesteading, Recreation, Part-Time Camping Allowed, Off the Grid, Home, Investment
Description
This is more than just land. It's your own private desert basecamp. A place for the city dweller who dreams of disappearing into the Nevada desert.
You're getting TWO 10-acre parcels together for a total of 20 acres, including BLM-adjacent land. That means tremendous open space around you and a setting designed for someone who genuinely enjoys being away from the noise, traffic, neighbors, and constant demands of everyday life.
Main Highlight:
• 20 acres of wide-open Nevada desert
• Two 10-acre parcels sold together
• Includes BLM-adjacent land
• Flat, open desert terrain
• Perfect for hunters, truckers, nomads, and off-grid enthusiasts
• No HOA fees in the region
• A rare opportunity to control 20 acres of your own Nevada landscape
This land is for a certain kind of person.
The kind of person who doesn't need to be close to everyone.
You're a hunter who enjoys getting out before sunrise and coming back when you're ready. A trucker or nomad who spends your life on the road and wants a piece of land that feels like home. Maybe you're an off-grid enthusiast who would rather build your own setup than live by someone else's rules.
Or maybe you're simply tired of city life.
You want quiet. You want space. You want to see the stars. You want to decide who you spend your time with. You want a place where you can park your truck, set up camp, explore the desert, and close the gate on the outside world.
With 20 acres, you don't have to choose between privacy and adventure. You get both.
• 20 acres gives you room to spread out
• BLM-adjacent location adds to the open-desert experience
• Ideal for hunting, recreation, camping, and remote living
• Plenty of room for your own private desert basecamp
And when you feel like leaving your little world, there's plenty to explore.
Visit the mysterious Sun Tunnels. Explore the Historic Wendover Airfield Museum and the Enola Gay Hangar. Follow the history of the Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center. Or turn up the adrenaline at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway.
You can spend one weekend completely alone in the desert and the next exploring Nevada's history, scenery, and adventure.
Closest Major Cities:
• West Wendover
• Elko
• Carlin
• Wells
No crowded subdivision. No HOA telling you what to do. No need to live surrounded by neighbors.
Just 20 acres of Nevada where you can create your own little world.
Whether you're looking for a hunting basecamp, an off-grid retreat, a nomad's home base, a weekend escape, or simply a place where you can finally breathe, this property gives you something most people don't have anymore:
Space. Privacy. Freedom.
Act now before this unique 20-acre opportunity is gone. Click the green button to contact us today.
Ready to get started? Choose the purchase option that suits your plans.
Your land, your freedom, your future starts here.
Location
1087
Unnamed access Dirt road
Elko
Nevada
89830
Elko
41.180333, -114.102372
NW Corner 41.181278, -114.103572 NE Corner 41.181233, -114.101147 SE Corner 41.179394, -114.101164 SW Corner 41.179422, -114.103592
🏔️ Pilot Peak This is the dominant landmark of the region, located just a few miles east of your position. Hiking & Summiting: Pilot Peak is one of the most "topographically prominent" peaks in the U.S. It served as a beacon for the Donner Party and other pioneers crossing the salt flats. Reaching the summit at 10,716 feet is a grueling but rewarding 4WD adventure followed by a steep hike. Donner Springs: Located at the base of Pilot Peak, this is where the Donner Party rested and watered their livestock after the brutal trek across the Great Salt Lake Desert. It’s a somber but fascinating historical site. 🏘️ Montello (The Town) Just about 8-10 miles north of you is the small community of Montello. The Cowboy Bar: A classic, no-frills Nevada desert bar. It’s the social hub of the area and a great place to meet locals and hear stories about the surrounding ranching country. Railroad History: Montello was once a major "helper" station for the Southern Pacific Railroad. You can still see remnants of the old rail infrastructure and the vast tracks that stretch across the valley. 🎰 West Wendover & the Salt Flats About 30–40 minutes southeast via SR-233 and I-80. Bonneville Salt Flats: Just across the Utah border, these world-famous white salt crusts are where land-speed records are broken. Even when there are no races, you can drive onto the salt (when dry) for surreal photography. Historic Wendover Airfield: Visit the site where the crew of the Enola Gay trained for their WWII missions. It’s one of the best-preserved WWII airfields in the country. Casino Entertainment: If you need a break from the desert, West Wendover offers full-scale resorts, fine dining, and the Peppermill Concert Hall. 🌲 Wilderness & Wildlife Sunbeam Mine & Ghost Towns: The surrounding mountains are dotted with old mining claims and small "ghost" camps. Exploring these (carefully) offers a glimpse into the 19th-century silver and lead booms. Wildlife Viewing: This valley is home to large herds of pronghorn antelope, wild horses, and golden eagles. Stargazing: With almost zero light pollution, this is one of the darkest spots in the lower 48 states. The astronomical views here are world-class.
Property Specifics
010-57G-001 & 010-57G-040
73.32
No
0
GAMBLE DISTRICT
SE4NE4NE4; MDB&M
Property Characteristics
20
Square
No
5239-5263ft above sea level
Flat to Rolling Mountains
Dirt, Paved Road
Access to Osprey Road (This road is not directly connected to the property)
Approx: 1,352' x 1,352'
Building Information
READ THIS: We are not the Planning & Zoning department and while we try to answer common questions about what the property can be used for, we can't provide a yes or no answer for every circumstance. Below we provide helpful contact information to complete due diligence. Revival Properties or its affiliates make no warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied relative to usability, the exact location, desirability, or usefulness of the properties or boundary lines of the properties. Buyer is solely responsible for determining the condition of the property, the physical aspects of the land, its geographical location, accessibility, and correct acreage. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer is required to complete Buyer's own due diligence prior to purchasing any property from Revival Properties or its affiliates.
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OS (Open Space District) - Elko
4-2-1: OS, OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: The open space exclusive district is intended to provide protection for agricultural areas from urban development of residential subdivisions, and to serve as an open space area around the more intensive urban uses of the county of Elko. Noncommercial seasonal recreation activities not requiring fixed improvements including hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding, ball games, archery, picnicking, snowmobiling, skiing and similar uses allowed. (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975) (A) Permitted Uses: The following principal uses are permitted in the OS district provided there is full compliance with the definition of agriculture: 1. Botanical conservatory. 2. Field and truck crops. 3. Orchards and vineyards. 4. Nurseries and greenhouses. 5. Crop drying. 6. Dairies and the processing of dairy products. 7. Animal breeding and raising, including horses, swine, sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits and similar animals. 8. Aviary. 9. Riding academies and stables. 10. Poultry raising, eggs and hatcheries. 11. Hay and straw sale and storage. 12. Pasture. 13. Livestock ranches. 14. Vegetable or flower farms. 15. Necessary housing for farm workers whose employment is necessary to agricultural operations conducted on the same parcel of land. 16. Apiary (beehives). 17. Home occupations. 18. Family cemetery. See section 4-8-14 of this title. (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975; amd. Ord. 1993-U, 1-6-1994, eff. 1-24-1994; Ord. 2002-H, 8-8-2002, eff. 9-11-2002) (B) Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses in the OS district, permitted only when authorized by the planning commission: 1. Recreational lodge. 2. Church. 3. School, attendance at which satisfies the requirements of the compulsory education laws of the state. 4. Utility or public service facility, when operating requirements necessitate its location within the district. 5. Park, playground or community recreation area operated by a governmental agency or nonprofit community organization. 6. Golf course. 7. Permanent farm labor camp. 8. Bed and breakfast. 9. One guesthouse per parcel. (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975; amd. Ord. 1993-U, 1-6-1994, eff. 1-24-1994; Ord. 2015-07, 4-1-2015, eff. 4-17-2015) (C) Accessory Uses: Subject to the above provisions, uses customarily incidental to any of the listed permitted uses may be maintained, and specifically the following: 1. Residence of the owner, owners, lessee or lessor of the kind upon which use is conducted. 2. Residence of bona fide employees. 3. Approved incidental uses pertaining to conditional uses when authorized by the planning commission. 4. All necessary farm storage, administration or other buildings or enclosures customarily required for the efficient operation of any of the permitted uses. (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975) (D) Minimum Parcel Size: The minimum parcel size of land in an open space zoning district shall be one-sixteenth (1/16) of a cadastral survey section or forty (40) acres. No parcel shall have an average width of less than five hundred feet (500'). (Ord. 06-2010, 8-5-2010, eff. 9-10-2010) (E) Yards: The minimum requirements for yards shall be as follows: Front yard 50 feet Rear yard 30 feet Side yard 20 feet (Ord. 1975-A, 3-5-1975, eff. 4-1-1975)
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/elkocountynv/latest/elkocounty_nv/0-0-0-1114
Livestock - Permitted Shipping Container - Permitted Sheds - Permitted Density - The minimum parcel size in an open space zoning district is one-sixteenth (1/16) of a cadastral survey section or forty (40) acres. No parcel can have an average width of less than 500 feet. Produce - Permitted Kennel - Only for personal use and not commercial, boarding, training or breeding Time Limits to Build - Building permits are good for 180 days after issuance and are extended another 180 days after each required inspection. Tiny homes - Permitted
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Once Loan Paid or Cash
No
Allowable Uses
28 Days in one place or you need to move your RV around the lot. If you want to live in the RV you will need a septic
Yes
Yes - 28 Days in one place or you need to move your RV around the lot.
Yes
Yes
Camping, Fishing, Sightseeing, Camping, Stargazing, Off Grid, Hunting, Shooting, Homesteading, Drone Racing, Animals, Solar Harvesting, Wind Harvesting
Water
No
Would need to drill a well or holding tanks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sewer, Septic or Other
No
Will require a private septic system
Electricity
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gas
No
Yes
Contact information
Email: sales@revivalproperties.net or Call: (507) 476-4565