Hawthorne Army Depot, Military ammunition depot in western Nevada, United States.
The Hawthorne Army Depot spans 147,000 acres with 2,427 storage bunkers, providing extensive ammunition storage and maintenance capabilities for the United States military forces.
Founded in 1930 following the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Depot disaster, the facility became a primary staging area for munitions during World War II with 5,625 workers.
The depot transformed the local community of Hawthorne, bringing military personnel and civilian workers who developed a specialized industrial workforce in ammunition management.
The facility maintains strict security protocols and operates under contractor management by Day & Zimmermann Hawthorne Corporation, handling ammunition storage, renovation, and demilitarization operations.
The depot includes a groundwater treatment plant and operates geothermal wells, combining military storage functions with environmental sustainability initiatives in the Nevada desert.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 38.47694,-118.65778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
Bodie
42.7 km
Boundary Peak
75.2 km
Aurora
29.7 km
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
67.8 km
Walker River
70.4 km
Flying-M Ranch
33.2 km
Hoover Wilderness
75 km
Mono Basin
64 km
Panum Crater
69.7 km
Devil's Gate Pass
63.1 km
Montgomery Peak
75.8 km
Bridgeport Reservoir
54.2 km
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum
6.7 km
Walker Lake State Recreation Area
26 km
Mono Basin National Scenic Area
68.3 km
Dini's Lucky Club
71.9 km
Mono County Courthouse
55.5 km
Lyon County Courthouse
71.7 km
Victoria Peak
75.2 km
Mineral County Museum
6.8 km
Sixth Street School
7.5 km
Dunderberg Peak
70.8 km
Mineral County Courthouse
6.2 km
Lee Vining Canyon
75.7 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field
62.3 km
Danburg Beach
66.3 km
Navy Beach
67.5 km
Sportsmans Beach
25.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes