Mountain City is a small unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada. It is one of many "ghost town" in the U.S. due to its very small population. Mountain City is known for its coal mines. Major attractions include the Pioneer and Argenta mines. The Annual Corn Feed is held every year in the Fall in nearby Jarbidge. Among the biggest companies in Mountain City are Mountain City Motel and Steak House and Eastgate Cattle Company. One of the best places to visit when you are in Mountain City is the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.