List of brothels in Nevada
This is a historical list of the legal brothels in Nevada. They are arranged by name within location (the nearest town or named place) within each county that licenses such establishments. Defunct establishments are retained for completeness. Note, however, that this list so far only covers the modern era of brothel prostitution in Nevada, from about 1950 onward, after the closure of the red light districts of Reno and Las Vegas.
As of June/July 2008[update] there were 28 legal brothels in Nevada.[1][2][3] While prostitution is legal in parts of Nevada, it is illegal outside these licensed brothels. Prostitution is not permitted by the state constitution in Las Vegas and its metropolitan area (Clark County), in Reno and Washoe County. While permitted in the rest of Nevada, Carson City and a few other counties have not elected to allow it.
Active brothels
Elko County
Carlin
- Dovetail Ranch
- Sharon's Brothel & Bar
Elko
- Inez's D&D Bar
- Mona's Ranch (formerly Mona's II)
- Sue's Fantasy Club
Wells
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
- The Villa Joy and the Red Light Lounge - (Reopened 2010) [4]
- The Wild West Saloon - (Reopened 2010) [4]
Lander County
Battle Mountain
- Donna's Ranch {County allows two licenses, but both are held by the same owner)
Lyon County
By local ordinance, brothels are restricted to the Mound House area.
Mineral County
Mina
- Wild Kat Ranch (formerly Playmate Ranch)
Nye County
Amargosa Valley
- Cherry Patch II near Amargosa Valley (sometimes referred to as "Lathrop Wells")
Crystal
- Cherry Patch Ranch (also known as Mabel's Whorehouse and/or Madame Butterfly's) near Crystal. This business was purchased by Dennis Hof, owner of two prominent Northern Nevada brothels, in the fall of 2010 and is now called the Crystal Love Ranch.
Pahrump
Beatty
- Angel's Ladies (formerly Fran's Star Ranch and Circle C Ranch)
- Bikini's Gentlemens Club - Newest Brothel Establishment in Beatty
Scotty's Junction
- Shady Lady Ranch, south of Scotty's Junction between Nye County Mile Markers 91 and 92 on US95
Storey County
near Patrick
White Pine County
Ely
- Big 4 Ranch
- Stardust Ranch
Defunct brothels
Churchill County
Fallon
- Lazy B Ranch (opened 1975)[5]
- Salt Wells Villa (opened 1975, closed 2004)[5]
Elko County
Elko
- PJ's Lucky Strike (closed, early 2000s)
- No. 1 Geisha (formerly Mona Lisa Ranch and CharDon's Club closed in 2010)
Esmeralda County
Lida Junction
Eureka County
Eureka
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
- Simones de Paris (closed and demolished)[6]
- Pussycat Ranch - closed and its building demolished [4]
- My Place Bar and Brothel (formerly Irene's Combination Bar; closed and demolished)[6]
Lander County
Battle Mountain
- Bella's Gentlemen's Club/Hacienda Ranch
- Desert Club
Lincoln County
Prostitution made illegal in 1980, but several legal brothels operated before then.
Coyote Springs
Lyon County
Restricted brothels to Mound House area, east of Carson City, in 1970, forcing brothels in other parts of the county to close.
Mound House
- Starlight Ranch (1970s – early 1980s)
Wabuska
- Town House Guest Ranch (closed, 1970)
Mineral County
Hawthorne
- Desert Dollhouse/The Green Front (operated, 1970s to early 1990s)
Schurz
- B.J.'s (operated, early 1980s)
Nye County
Ash Meadows
- Ash Meadows Sky Ranch (Active fifties through seventies)
Ash Meadows brothel. motel, and dirt airstrip was located a short distance from the small town of Death Valley Junction. The facilities consisted of a small motel, bar, and brothel. The dirt and gravel airstrip was on the southside, running North and South. The North end adjoined the small facility. It was a pleasant and fairly secluded location in the high desert.
Beatty
- Red Rooster (operated prior to 1970s)
- Weeping Willow (operated prior to 1970s)
- Vickie's Star Ranch (operated prior to 1970s)
Montgomery Pass
- Janie's Ranch, (On Hwy 6. Closed around 1989. Currently demolished)
Tonopah
Pershing County
Lovelock
- La'Belle
- Monterey Bar
- Roadhouse (closed about 1970)
Storey County
Mustang
- Mustang Ranch (original, closed 1999)
- Old Bridge Ranch near Mustang (Closed Summer 2008)
near Wadsworth
- Triangle River Ranch (1955–1960; reported to have been operating illegally; located at junction of Storey, Washoe, and Lyon Counties; brothel trailers were moved across county boundaries as legal situation dictated)
White Pine County
Ely
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