Ghost Towns Near El Paso, TX
Closest ghost town
Smeltertown
7.2 miles southwest · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 19ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 4ghost towns
- Open public land
- 3by PAD-US

These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of El Paso 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 Park Service 1
- State 1
- Private or unlisted 16
Square: El Paso. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 19, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| SmeltertownTX | 7.2 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| LanarkNM | 24 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| BirchvilleTX | 43 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| AcalaTX | 47 mi SE | Streets public, lots private |
| CambrayNM | 58 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| FinlayTX | 62 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| LascaTX | 70 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| Santa BarbaraNM | 70 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| Fort QuitmanTX | 74 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| EtholenTX | 75 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| NuttNM | 78 mi NW | Streets public, lots private |
| Salt FlatTX | 79 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| PiñonNM | 81 mi NE | Streets public, lots private |
| ArispeTX | 83 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| AlemanNM | 86 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| Lake ValleyNM | 90 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| Pine SpringsTX | 95 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Mowry CityNM | 98 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| AllamooreTX | 100 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to El Paso?
Smeltertown, Texas, about 7.2 miles southwest in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near El Paso?
19 within 100 miles, 4 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near El Paso are on public land?
Aleman (86 mi), Lake Valley (90 mi), Pine Springs (95 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.