Ghost Town
Inyo County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Death Valley gold camp at 5,600 ft in the Panamint Mountains, famous for a man being hanged twice — once alive, then again as a corpse for a late-arriving photographer.
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.4355, -117.1476 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1906-1917 |
| Elevation | 5,600 ft |
| Notoriety | The double hanging |
| Access | High clearance 4WD from Wildrose |
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.