40 Acres in Elko County, NV

Forty acres of high desert set in the rolling brush country of northeastern Nevada, roughly 45 minutes from Wells and about an hour from Montello. Sitting at 5,560–5,620 feet elevation, this parcel offers the kind of open, unobstructed land that's becoming harder to find in the West — full county access, no HOA, and zoning that allows a home, outbuildings, and agricultural use.

Location
The property is located off BLM-1701, accessed via unnamed dirt roads and trails on the east side of the parcel. Roads are county-classified but not maintained, so a vehicle suited to unpaved desert roads is recommended. Wells, NV is the closest town at 45.6 miles (about 1 hour 37 minutes), with Salt Lake City, UT reachable in roughly 3 hours 37 minutes (207 miles). NV-233, I-80, and US-93 are the primary highway connections to the region.

Land & Terrain
The 40-acre parcel (1,320 ft x 1,370 ft) is desert terrain with rolling topography and native brush cover. There is no flood zone designation, with minimal wetlands present on portions of the property. The land sits outside any city limits, in unincorporated Elko County.

Zoning & Use
Zoned Open Space District (OS), which permits a single-family dwelling, one home with outbuildings, and agricultural uses. Elko County also permits camping and RV use (up to 28 days per year without a septic system installed), mobile homes (once electricity, gas, and water are available), tiny homes (built to IRC 2018 standards), and short-term vacation rentals (single-family dwellings only). Any building permit must be used within 180 days of issuance. There is no HOA or POA governing the property.

Utilities
This is an off-grid, undeveloped parcel. There are no utilities currently on site:

Water: No well present; a well would need to be drilled, or an alternative water source arranged.
Sewer/Septic: None; a septic system would need to be installed.
Electric: No visible power poles in the area. Buyers should plan for alternative/off-grid power or contact Wells Rural Electric Co. to inquire about extension.
Gas: No natural gas; propane service is available through local suppliers (Wells Propane Inc., Propane of Wendover Inc.).

Nearby Attractions

BlazingStar Wilderness Area — 4.4 miles
Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center, Wells, NV — 45.5 miles
Sun Tunnels, Wendover, UT — 57.6 miles
Murdock Mountain — 28.1 miles

Why This Parcel
At 40 acres with no HOA and county zoning that allows residential, agricultural, and recreational use, this property gives buyers flexibility that's increasingly rare in Nevada's high desert. Whether the plan is a future homestead, a recreational retreat, or long-term land holding, the size and zoning here leave room for multiple paths forward — with the understanding that utilities and infrastructure will need to be developed from the ground up.

Buyers are encouraged to independently verify zoning, utility access, mineral rights, and any other property details prior to purchase.