Ghost Town
Inyo County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
High Inyo silver-lead boomtown (est. 1865) perched above Owens Lake; once among California's richest mines with a peak population in the thousands. Original buildings, mill ruins, and ridge views of the Sierra and Owens Valley remain; the privately conserved townsite is open daily for day visits with check-in.
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.5377, -117.7950 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1865–1940s silver-lead boom |
| Elevation | ~8,500 ft townsite |
| Access | Steep dirt road from Keeler (high-clearance) |
| Status | Private historic site, day visits |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.