Ghost Towns Near Lake Havasu City, AZ
Closest ghost town
Aubrey Landing
19 miles southeast · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 48ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 11ghost towns
- Open public land
- 13by PAD-US

These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of Lake Havasu City 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 9
- National Park Service 3
- State 1
- Land trust 1
- Tribal 3
- Private or unlisted 31
Square: Lake Havasu City. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 48, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| Aubrey LandingAZ | 19 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| Empire FlatAZ | 20 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| EarpCA | 23 mi S | Ask the tribe first |
| SwanseaAZ | 35 mi SE | Open to visitors |
| CedarAZ | 35 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| OatmanAZ | 37 mi N | Streets public, lots private |
| SignalAZ | 39 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| Mohave CityAZ | 41 mi NW | Ask the tribe first |
| RiceCA | 42 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Alamo CrossingAZ | 45 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| SablonCA | 45 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| Polhamus LandingAZ | 50 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| GoffsCA | 52 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| MidlandCA | 52 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| EssexCA | 55 mi W | Streets public, lots private |
| NothingAZ | 56 mi E | Open to visitors |
| CerbatAZ | 56 mi N | Open to visitors |
| La PazAZ | 57 mi S | Ask the tribe first |
| Santa ClausAZ | 58 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| ChlorideAZ | 64 mi N | Streets public, lots private |
| QuartetteNV | 67 mi N | Open to visitors |
| CadizCA | 68 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| HackberryAZ | 69 mi NE | Streets public, lots private |
| ChamblessCA | 70 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| HartCA | 71 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| ProvidenceCA | 76 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| Drift DesertAZ | 77 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| VanderbiltCA | 78 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| SaltusCA | 79 mi W | Open to visitors |
| Eagle MountainCA | 80 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| AmboyCA | 82 mi W | Streets public, lots private |
| KelsoCA | 84 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| PiedmontAZ | 84 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| CimaCA | 84 mi NW | Open to visitors |
| PolarisAZ | 85 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| White HillsAZ | 86 mi N | Open to visitors |
| El Dorado CityNV | 88 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| Lucky Jim CampNV | 88 mi N | Ask the owner first |
| LouisvilleNV | 88 mi N | Open to visitors |
| NelsonNV | 88 mi N | Streets public, lots private |
| BagdadCA | 89 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| ClipAZ | 93 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| StantonAZ | 93 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| WeaverAZ | 95 mi E | Open to visitors |
| SiberiaCA | 96 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| OctaveAZ | 96 mi E | Permit, fee or season |
| Vulture MineAZ | 96 mi SE | Open to visitors |
| Vulture CityAZ | 97 mi SE | Open to visitors |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to Lake Havasu City?
Aubrey Landing, Arizona, about 19 miles southeast in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near Lake Havasu City?
48 within 100 miles, 11 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near Lake Havasu City are on public land?
Swansea (35 mi), Nothing (56 mi), Cerbat (56 mi), Quartette (67 mi), Providence (76 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.