Round Mountain

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• Tonopah
• Carvers
• Austin
• Eureka
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Round Mountain is a census-designated place (CDP) in central Nye County, Nevada, best known as the site of one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the United States. As of the 2020 Census, the community had a population of approximately 1,200, most of whom are connected to the local mining industry.

Round Mountain was established in the early 1900s as a gold mining camp, and today it supports the operations of the **Round Mountain Gold Mine**, currently owned and operated by Kinross Gold Corporation. The community includes company-supported housing, amenities, and services for its workforce.

Quick Facts

• **Status:** Unincorporated CDP
• **County:** Nye County
• **Population:** ~1,200
• **ZIP Code:** 89045
• **Elevation:** ~5,400 ft
• **Main Route:** State Route 376

Local Economy

Round Mountain’s economy revolves almost entirely around:

• **Gold mining operations**
• **Heavy equipment, engineering, and environmental services**
• **Supportive retail and housing for mine employees**

Community Features

• Company-owned housing and town facilities
• Recreation center, parks, and athletic fields
• Hiking and hunting access in the Toquima Range
• Nearby off-grid adventures and ghost town ruins

Education

Round Mountain is served by the Nye County School District, including:

• Round Mountain Elementary and High School (combined campus)
• Support for remote learning and extracurricular programs

Governance and Services

Round Mountain is managed by the Nye County Commission with day-to-day support from Kinross Gold and a local Town Advisory Board. Utilities and infrastructure are primarily maintained by the mine and regional agencies.