Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project

Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project The Friends of Sutro Tunnel non-profit is working to preserve this significant part of Nevada’s mining history by restoring the Sutro Tunnel & Site.

Dedicated to preserving & sustaining the historic Sutro Site, honoring its remarkable mining history while transforming into a vibrant destination for tourism, education, & recreation—a treasured landmark for visitors of all ages & generations to come. The goal of the project is to not only preserve the site's historical integrity but to also make it safe and accessible for visitors. Phase One of

the project is currently underway with the focus being on ongoing site cleanup, protecting remaining structures from further deterioration, and reopening the Tunnel. You can join us on this historic journey by getting involved today: https://thesutrotunnel.org/donate

06/19/2026

When it rains at The Sutro Tunnel…
It RAINS!

A big thank you to Kustom 2 U for stopping by the Historic Sutro Tunnel for a self-guided tour!We appreciate your visit ...
06/19/2026

A big thank you to Kustom 2 U for stopping by the Historic Sutro Tunnel for a self-guided tour!

We appreciate your visit and your interest in one of Nevada's most remarkable engineering achievements. We hope you enjoyed exploring the site and learning about the history of the Sutro Tunnel and the Comstock.

Thank you for supporting local history and heritage tourism. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

06/18/2026

Looking for a unique Nevada adventure?

Visit The Sutro Tunnel.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞? Come visit the historical Sutro Tunnel Site. We have self-guided tours Thursday - Satur...
06/18/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞?

Come visit the historical Sutro Tunnel Site. We have self-guided tours Thursday - Saturday all summer.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Dayton, NV
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Thursday - Saturday
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10am -3pm
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $12 adult - Kids Free

* For safety purposes, self guided tours do not have access inside the tunnel *

Exploring Future Collaboration with UNR's Mackay School of MinesFriends of Sutro Tunnel recently met with Dr. Paul White...
06/17/2026

Exploring Future Collaboration with UNR's Mackay School of Mines

Friends of Sutro Tunnel recently met with Dr. Paul White of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering at the Sutro Site to discuss potential collaborative opportunities that would advance education, research, and historic preservation efforts at the Sutro Tunnel site.

The meeting focused on developing partnerships that could provide hands-on learning experiences for students and faculty through field studies, archaeological research, mining history interpretation, engineering applications, and internship opportunities. Both organizations share a commitment to preserving Nevada's rich mining heritage while creating meaningful educational experiences for future generations.

As a next step, interested faculty members will be invited to tour the Sutro Tunnel site, followed by a larger stakeholder meeting at the Mackay School to identify future projects and formalize collaborative partnerships.

This exciting opportunity has the potential to connect academic research with one of Nevada's most significant historic landmarks.



Pictured below: Spencer Davidson, Sutro Caretaker, and Dr. Paul White, Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering at the doorway to the Carriage House (photo by H. Jesse)

Progress at the Sutro Portal!A big thank you to Keystone Masonry in Carson City for their skilled work repairing the stu...
06/16/2026

Progress at the Sutro Portal!

A big thank you to Keystone Masonry in Carson City for their skilled work repairing the stucco at the Sutro Portal. Their craftsmanship is helping preserve an important piece of Nevada’s mining history while ensuring the historic structure remains protected for future generations.

Every restoration effort, large or small, moves us one step closer to preserving the legacy of the Sutro Tunnel.

Thank you, Keystone Masonry, for being part of preserving history and building legacy.



Pictured below: Keystone Masonry workers in front of the Portal (Photo by H. Jesse)

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧❜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲❓On this day in 1882 $3,000 in gold bullion was stolen from the Atlantic Mill and suppo...
06/15/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧❜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲❓
On this day in 1882 $3,000 in gold bullion was stolen from the Atlantic Mill and supposedly hidden near shaft no.2 on the Sutro Tunnel. Arrests were made but the gold was never found.

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 the employees were paid an entire months worth of wages and all of Virginia City celebrate...
06/14/2026

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 the employees were paid an entire months worth of wages and all of Virginia City celebrated. New Farro games popped up at the famed Sutro Saloon, A free dance was given at Ebner’s Hall and hotel-keepers, merchants and saloonists everywhere rejoiced.

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟒, 𝟏𝟖𝟖𝟎 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬:
Last Monday the Sutro Tunnel company. pany paid their employes the wages due them for the month of May…

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥❗We had a great time showing a couple members of the Efv8 Club aro...
06/12/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥❗

We had a great time showing a couple members of the Efv8 Club around Sutro.

Remember we are now open to the public for self guided tours Thursday - Saturday 10am-3pm.

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Sutro Tunnel Road
Dayton, NV
89701

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+17759000507

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