Ghost Towns Near Bozeman, MT
Closest ghost town
Maudlow
30 miles north · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 33ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 9ghost towns
- Open public land
- 3by PAD-US

These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of Bozeman 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 1
- National Forest 2
- Private or unlisted 30
Square: Bozeman. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 33, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| MaudlowMT | 30 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| ChicoMT | 30 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| LombardMT | 34 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| SixteenMT | 37 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| PonyMT | 41 mi W | Streets public, lots private |
| RinglingMT | 42 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| AldridgeMT | 44 mi S | Open to visitors |
| MammothMT | 47 mi W | Streets public, lots private |
| JardineMT | 47 mi SE | Streets public, lots private |
| Virginia CityMT | 51 mi SW | Streets public, lots private |
| Nevada CityMT | 51 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| CalkinsMT | 53 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Union CityMT | 54 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| LennepMT | 56 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| LaurinMT | 56 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| LimestoneMT | 57 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| ElkhornMT | 59 mi NW | Streets public, lots private |
| BeehiveMT | 66 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| CopperopolisMT | 67 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| WickesMT | 68 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| DeanMT | 69 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| CometMT | 69 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| LouisvilleMT | 70 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| MelroseMT | 79 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| Silver BowMT | 81 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| GregsonMT | 88 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| HeclaMT | 91 mi W | Open to visitors |
| FoxMT | 93 mi E | Streets public, lots private |
| MarysvilleMT | 95 mi NW | Streets public, lots private |
| UbetMT | 96 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| WashoeMT | 96 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| GraylingMT | 96 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Wheat BasinMT | 97 mi E | Ask the owner first |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to Bozeman?
Maudlow, Montana, about 30 miles north in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near Bozeman?
33 within 100 miles, 9 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near Bozeman are on public land?
Lombard (34 mi), Aldridge (44 mi), Hecla (91 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.