Ghost Towns Near Boise, ID
Closest ghost town
Baldwin
2.8 miles north · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 21ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 6ghost towns
- Open public land
- 10by PAD-US

These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of Boise in a straight line, closest first. Road distance runs longer, often a lot longer on dirt tracks. The color shows who manages the land at each town, which decides whether you can walk in.
- BLM 6
- National Forest 4
- Private or unlisted 11
Square: Boise. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 21, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| BaldwinCO | 2.8 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| DeweyID | 47 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| Ruby CityID | 47 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| Silver CityID | 47 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Rocky BarID | 47 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| De LamarID | 50 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| Inskip StationOR | 71 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| DannerOR | 72 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Comical TurnID | 72 mi S | Open to visitors |
| Sawtooth CityID | 72 mi E | Open to visitors |
| LimeOR | 77 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| WestfallOR | 79 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| White KnobID | 80 mi E | Open to visitors |
| WeatherbyOR | 84 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| JonesboroOR | 85 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| NelsonOR | 88 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| RobinetteOR | 89 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| BrownleeOR | 91 mi N | Open to visitors |
| BonanzaID | 92 mi NE | Open to visitors |
| Malheur CityOR | 93 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| CusterID | 94 mi NE | Open to visitors |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to Boise?
Baldwin, Colorado, about 2.8 miles north in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near Boise?
21 within 100 miles, 6 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near Boise are on public land?
Dewey (47 mi), Ruby City (47 mi), De Lamar (50 mi), Comical Turn (72 mi), Sawtooth City (72 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.