Ghost Town
Mohave County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Oatman is a living Route 66 mining town in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona. Gold booms of the 1910s left false-front streets that now host shops, staged gunfights, and free-roaming burros descended from pack animals. Paved access from Kingman or Laughlin; expect crowds on weekends and keep food away from the burros.
| Region | Mohave County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.0260, -114.3830 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1910s |
| Access | Paved Historic Route 66 |
| Animals | Free-roaming burros |
| Tourism | Active |
| Peak Pop. | 3500+ (1916) |
| Fee | Free |
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.