Ghost Towns
Here is a list of ghost towns we have visited, some nearly gone, some that have revived somewhat as a touristy site:
ARIZONA
CASTLE DOME CITY GHOST TOWN
Getting There: 10-ish miles of unpaved, rough terrain but manageable for a sedan.
The Town: Not all buildings are in their original site but the amount of artifacts left behind is amazing (thousands).
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RUBY GHOST TOWN
Getting There: 10-ish miles of unpaved, rough terrain. Avoid in the rain or day after heavy rain. Use a 4-wheel drive.
The Town: One of the best maintained ghost towns in AZ. We didn’t encounter any visitors.
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OATMAN GHOST TOWN
Getting There: Still pretty well maintained for Route 66. Paved the entire way.
The Town: Bustling as a tourist trap. Run by Burros. Well maintained. Oatman is my favorite ghost town.
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GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN
Getting There: Easy & paved.
The Town: Bustling as a tourist trap. Well maintained.
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JEROME
Getting There: Easy. Highway 89A runs right through the town.
The Town: Well preserved, with a few structures that have fallen through. Town has become busy for traffic & antiquing.
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VULTURE CITY
Getting There: Well traversed dirt road.
The Town: Privately owned, fee required (cash only). Well preserved w/ lots of standing buildings along w/ broken down buildings. Structures contain many leftover artifacts. One of Arizona’s best ghost towns.
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BISBEE
Getting There: Easy w/ highway 80 & 92 running through it.
The Town: Many residents consisting of hippies & retirees. Has become an art & antiquing town.
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FAIRBANK GHOST TOWN
Getting There: Well traveled dirt road. Minor traffic.
The Town: Few standing structures. Maintained & ghost town has a small museum.
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TOMBSTONE
Getting There: Easy w/ highway 80 running through.
The Town: Bustling tourist trap. A lot of cliche fun.
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COLORADO
ANIMAS FORKS GHOST TOWN
Getting There: Dirt trail part of the Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway, which is manageable
in a sedan until the ghost town. Any farther along the way requires a high clearance vehicle.
The Town: A handful of intact buildings but many have fallen apart. Considering they are made out of
wood, there is still plenty to see. Structures are empty of artifacts. Low traffic.
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ALTA GHOST TOWN
Getting There: A high clearance vehicle is recommended but a sedan can make it. The unpaved but
well traveled road is windy and narrow enough in some places that only 1 vehicle will fit on the path.
The Town: A handful of very derelict buildings (some completely fallen in). Several are fenced on
private property in an attempt to preserve them. Structures are empty of artifacts. Medium traffic as it is near a campsite.
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SNEFFELS GHOST TOWN
Getting There: A high clearance vehicle is recommended but a sedan can make it. The unpaved but well
traveled road is windy and travels along a high cliff. Road is wide enough to fit 2 vehicles in most places. High traffic
road as it is near two campgrounds, an active mine, and is also traversed by jeep tour groups.
The Town: A handful of very derelict buildings (some completely fallen in). Several buildings
are hidden amongst the trees and hidden from plain site. Structures are empty of artifacts.
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IRONTON GHOST TOWN
Getting There: Easily accessible and only a short distance away from the main road.
The Town: A handful of buildings still standing. Bring a flashlight for the upper stories (but be careful
as the flooring is obviously not stable). High traffic area as it is so easy to get to.
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YANKEE GIRL MINE
Getting There: High clearance vehicle required. Road is narrow, rocky and windy.
The Mine: Several structures scattered along the trail but each structure is interesting.
Buildings are very derelict & unstable. Minor traffic.
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