travel united states nevada hawthorne army depot


Hawthorne, Nevada, is the home of the world's largest arms depot, the Hawthorne Army Depot.
This small town southeast of Reno is virtually surrounded by underground arms bunkers.
While nothing of beauty, it is interresting to see this unusual site and to wonder what is hidden within.

LINK TO WEBSITE ON HAWTHORNE ARMS DEPOT

TRAVEL: often, latest 2025


This location has earned an over-all three-and-a-half star (good+) rating from
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***1/2

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Main sign, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2018.



Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2019.



Storage buildings, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2025.



Underground bunkers, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2019.



Underground bunkers, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2019.



Underground bunkers, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2019.



Underground bunkers, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2025.



Dirt mound covering ????, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2025.



Walker Lake can be seen in the background of these storage units, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada, USA, 2025.





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