About this park
Granite Ghost Town State Park showcases the remnants of a once-thriving 1890s silver boomtown. Silver was discovered in 1865, and the mine yielded $40,000,000 before the 1893 silver panic forced its closure. The town's population peaked at 3,000 miners. Seven historic structures are visible, including the preserved Superintendent's house and the ruins of the miners' Union Hall, both documented in the Historic American Buildings Survey. Visitors come for history, photography, and wildlife viewing. The road is steep, narrow, and winding, gaining 1,280 feet in elevation, so a high-clearance vehicle is required and the park is not accessible by RV or bus. It is open Memorial Day through September 30 during daylight hours only. There are no developed facilities, and camping is pack-in, pack-out.
Granite Ghost Town State Park FAQ
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Are there RV campgrounds near Granite Ghost Town State Park?
- Spring Hill Campground (10.8 mi, reservable)
- Larry Creek Group Camp (45.8 mi, reservable)
- Spring Gulch (48.9 mi, reservable)