Ghost Towns Near Fresno, CA
Closest ghost town
Oakhurst
20 miles east · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 49ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 4ghost towns
- Open public land
- 18by PAD-US
These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of Fresno 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 5
- National Park Service 2
- Other federal 1
- City, county 9
- Private or unlisted 31
Square: Fresno. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 49, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| OakhurstCA | 20 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| KingstonCA | 25 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Grub GulchCA | 37 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Ben HurCA | 40 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Agua FriaCA | 50 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Indian GulchCA | 51 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| Vaca AdobeCA | 51 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Mount OphirCA | 53 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| New Idria Mercury MineCA | 55 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| New IdriaCA | 55 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Cox & Clark Trading Post and Steamboat LandingCA | 57 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| QuartzburgCA | 57 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| BriceburgCA | 58 mi N | Open to visitors |
| Merced FallsCA | 59 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| ChinquapinCA | 60 mi N | Open to visitors |
| Ridleys FerryCA | 60 mi N | Open to visitors |
| BagbyCA | 60 mi N | Open to visitors |
| Cat TownCA | 62 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Horseshoe BendCA | 66 mi N | Open to visitors |
| Silver CityCA | 67 mi E | Open to visitors |
| NewtownCA | 67 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Davis's FerryCA | 75 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| Second GarrotteCA | 75 mi N | Open to visitors |
| RovanaCA | 78 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| Fountain SpringsCA | 79 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| KearsargeCA | 81 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Stickneys FerryCA | 82 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| Chinese CampCA | 83 mi NW | Streets public, lots private |
| BennettvilleCA | 85 mi N | Open to visitors |
| SunlandCA | 85 mi NE | Open to visitors |
| Casa DiabloCA | 88 mi NE | Open to visitors |
| Mono MillsCA | 89 mi NE | Open to visitors |
| ZurichCA | 89 mi E | Open to visitors |
| ChrysopolisCA | 89 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Mountain HouseCA | 90 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| French FlatCA | 90 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| OwensvilleCA | 91 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| Sawmill FlatCA | 91 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| MartinezCA | 92 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Bend CityCA | 92 mi E | Open to visitors |
| San CarlosCA | 92 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Tuolumne CityCA | 93 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| MelonesCA | 93 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| Lavers' CrossingCA | 94 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| Carson HillCA | 95 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| ManzanarCA | 95 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Telegraph CityCA | 95 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| MartensdaleCA | 95 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Dunderberg MillCA | 96 mi N | Ask the owner first |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to Fresno?
Oakhurst, California, about 20 miles east in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near Fresno?
49 within 100 miles, 4 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near Fresno are on public land?
Briceburg (58 mi), Chinquapin (60 mi), Ridleys Ferry (60 mi), Bagby (60 mi), Horseshoe Bend (66 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.