Welcome to Elko

 Located near the majestic Ruby Mountains of northeastern Nevada, the vibrant city of Elko serves as the western gateway to spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, ghost towns, historic sites, gaming and entertainment.

Located along a major travel route, Interstate 80, the city of Elko is easily accessible by plane, train, automobile, or bus: 

• 230 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah
• 290 miles east of Reno, Nevada
• 255 miles south of Boise, Idaho 

It's seen in the faces of the Paiute and Shoshone people, the Basque sheepherders, the Chinese gandy dancers, the fur trappers, miners and cowboys who signed their names upon the landscape.*

* Excerpts from Elko Visitors Guide 2000