The courthouse, built in 1874 and abandoned in 1905, is situated in the partial ghost town of Belmont. Belmont is 45 miles northeast of Tonopah via Nevada 376 and 82, including a short stretch of good graded road. The greatest clustering of state parks is in southeastern Nevada. The area has no less than four parks, including Spring Valley State Park, Echo Canyon State Recreation Area, Cathedral Gorge State Park and Beaver Dam State Park. Spring Valley includes the 65-acre Eagle Valley Reservoir.
Visitors can enjoy hiking and exploring the scenic and historic pioneer ranch lands nearby.
Boat launching, picnicking and camping facilities are available. The park is 18 miles east of Pioche and open all year. Echo Canyon features a 6-acre reservoir with boat launch, picnicking and camping facilities. The park, popular for fishing and hiking, is 14 miles southeast of Pioche and is open all year. Cathedral Gorge is a valley of bentonite clay that has been carved by erosion into a fascinating collection of fluted walls and rock towers that resemble cathedral spires.