Lathrop Wells is a small, unincorporated community located in Nye County, Nevada, United States. It is situated in the southern part of the state, near the border with California. Lathrop Wells is best known for its close proximity to the Nevada Test Site, a former nuclear weapons testing site. The community primarily consists of residential properties and serves as a home base for workers and visitors to the test site. Due to its remote location and limited amenities, Lathrop Wells is a quiet and secluded area.