Plan to spend a couple of days, as I did not have enough time to see even one-third of what I would have liked to. You ll need at least one day at the park itself. There is much to see and do in the Tonopah area, and lodging and good places to eat are readily available. The Central Nevada Museum, also in Tonopah, has many good mining displays you may wish to visit. The park is closed on federal holidays.
Bus tours are welcome.
As with most things, it is a good idea to call ahead. Or you can write them at PO Box 965 Tonopah, NV 89049. The park is a non-profit agency and is always interested in any mining related items you may wish to donate, large or small. The author wishes to thank Shawn Hall for his helpfulness and information in putting forth this article. Carpenter, Jay A., Elliott, Russell R., Sawyer, Byrd F.W. 1953, The History of Fifty Years of Mining at Tonopah 1900-1950, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.