Ghost Town
La Paz County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Remote copper-smelter ghost town on BLM land between Parker and Bouse, with restored miners' cabins, mill foundations, a railroad grade, and two cemeteries. BLM maintains an interpretive trail through adobe and stone ruins of the early-1900s Clara Consolidated Copper company town.
| Region | La Paz County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.1688, -113.8505 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Access | Long unpaved approach from Bouse or Parker; high-clearance recommended |
| Agency | BLM Lake Havasu Field Office (Swansea Townsite SMA) |
| Era | 1908–1930s copper boom |
| Features | Smelter ruins, depot remains, company housing |
| Safety | Open mine shafts in the district — stay on the BLM interpretive trail |
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.