Situated on the Nevada, Oregon state line, in Humboldt County, Nevada, Denio is an unincorporated community. A portion of the residential area considered to be Denio extends into Oregon, and there was formerly a Denio post office in Harney County, Oregon. When the larger portion of the community moved across the border into Nevada, the post office related, as well. Denio also includes a community center, school, library, and the Diamond Inn Bar, and the area attracts rockhounds as well as people who have come to visit the hot springs. Denio Junction is about two mile south of Denio, at the intersection of Nevada Routes 140 and 292, which includes a motel and airport. Denio was named for Aaron Denio, who settled in the area in 1885, living there until his death in 1907.
Recommended Resources
AirNav: Denio Junction Airport
Situated in Denio, Junction, Nevada, information about airport operations and communications, runway information, and operational statistics are included. A sectional chart and aerial photo are included.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/E85/
Known for its fire opals, the mine allows visitors to dig for opals. Directions and information about planning a trip are presented, along with a history of the mine, schedules, and photographs.
http://www.bonanzaopals.com/
Situated in Denio Junction, Nevada, the facilities include a 7-room motel, RV spaces, a restaurant and cafe, bar, gas station and convenience store, and an airstrip. Driving directions, contact data, and online reservations are available.
http://www.deniojunctionmotel.com/
The community site features photographs of the area, a map, and an overview of the community, along with online forums for visitors and the community.
http://deniojunction.com/
Denio’s Farmer’s Market & Swap Meet
Founded by Jim and Marilee Denio in 1947, the market is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Its history, market location, hours of operation, and a calendar of events are presented, with information about participating sellers.
http://deniosmarket.com/
Situated in the Virgin Valley outside of Denio, Nevada, the Royal Peacock Opal Mine is a family business that offers visitors the chance to find opals of their own, as well as providing an RV park and gift shop. A map and directions are posted.
http://www.royalpeacock.com/
