Ghost Towns Near Prescott, AZ
Closest ghost town
Jerome Junction
14 miles northwest · Likely private land
- Within 100 miles
- 38ghost towns
- Within 50 miles
- 19ghost towns
- Open public land
- 12by PAD-US

These are the ghost towns within 100 miles of Prescott 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 7
- National Forest 5
- State 3
- Tribal 2
- Private or unlisted 21
Square: Prescott. Rings at 50 and 100 miles, straight line. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
All 38, closest first
| Ghost town | Distance | Land |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome JunctionAZ | 14 mi NW | Ask the owner first |
| JeromeAZ | 16 mi NE | Streets public, lots private |
| CherryAZ | 16 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| CatoctinAZ | 17 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| ClemenceauAZ | 19 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| CordesAZ | 22 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| CleatorAZ | 23 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| AlexandraAZ | 23 mi S | Open to visitors |
| Big BugAZ | 24 mi SE | Open to visitors |
| Crown KingAZ | 27 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Bradshaw CityAZ | 28 mi S | Open to visitors |
| Bumble BeeAZ | 29 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| WeaverAZ | 38 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| StantonAZ | 38 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| OctaveAZ | 38 mi SW | Permit, fee or season |
| Tip TopAZ | 38 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| PiedmontAZ | 40 mi SW | Ask the owner first |
| GillettAZ | 41 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Wranglers RoostAZ | 48 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Vulture CityAZ | 57 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| NothingAZ | 58 mi W | Open to visitors |
| Vulture MineAZ | 61 mi SW | Open to visitors |
| MarinetteAZ | 69 mi S | Ask the owner first |
| Twin ArrowsAZ | 71 mi NE | Permit, fee or season |
| House RockAZ | 75 mi NE | Permit, fee or season |
| SignalAZ | 75 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| Alamo CrossingAZ | 76 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| Two GunsAZ | 78 mi NE | Ask the owner first |
| Canyon DiabloAZ | 78 mi NE | Ask the tribe first |
| CedarAZ | 85 mi W | Ask the owner first |
| AnitaAZ | 87 mi N | Open to visitors |
| YoungbergAZ | 92 mi SE | Open to visitors |
| SwanseaAZ | 92 mi W | Open to visitors |
| Goldfield Ghost TownAZ | 92 mi SE | Ask the owner first |
| HackberryAZ | 96 mi NW | Streets public, lots private |
| WilfordAZ | 97 mi E | Open to visitors |
| Brigham CityAZ | 98 mi E | Ask the owner first |
| SunsetAZ | 99 mi E | Ask the tribe first |
Questions
What is the closest ghost town to Prescott?
Jerome Junction, Arizona, about 14 miles northwest in a straight line.
How many ghost towns are near Prescott?
38 within 100 miles, 19 of them within 50 miles.
Which ghost towns near Prescott are on public land?
Catoctin (17 mi), Alexandra (23 mi), Big Bug (24 mi), Bradshaw City (28 mi), Weaver (38 mi). PAD-US marks the land at these spots as public and open.