Clown Motel

The Clown Motel
The Clown Motel with Tonopah Cemetery visible.
Alternative namesThe World Famous Clown Motel
General information
Address521 N Main St
Town or cityTonopah, Nevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38°04′20.14″N 117°14′15.72″W / 38.0722611°N 117.2377000°W / 38.0722611; -117.2377000
Opened1985
Owner
  • Leory and Leona David (1985–1995)
  • Bob Perchetti (1995–2016)
  • Vijay Mehar (2019–present)
Other information
Number of rooms31
Website
theclownmotelusa.com

The Clown Motel is a clown-themed motel along north Main Street in Tonopah, Nevada, which has been referred to as "America's scariest motel". The building is located adjacent to the historic Tonopah Cemetery, where the father of the original owners is buried.