Agua Fria Ghost Town
Mariposa County, California37.4850, -120.0203
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 2.6 miMariposa, CA
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,000 ft610 m
Agua Fria is a ghost town in Mariposa County, California. It lies at about 2,000 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- National Park Service
- Other federal
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Agua Fria. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mariposa, CA, about 2.6 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Merced, CA, 27 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Mount Ophir3.2 mi northwest
- Briceburg8.8 mi north
- Ben Hur9.8 mi south
- Indian Gulch10 mi west
- Ridleys Ferry11 mi northwest
- Quartzburg11 mi west
- Bagby11 mi northwest
- Cat Town12 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Groveland 2. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Groveland 2 station (USC00043669), 27 miles away. The town sits about 800 feet lower than the station, so expect it to run warmer. About 38.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Mariposa County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.48500, -120.02028 |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft (610 m) |
| Also known as | Agua Fria, California, Agua Fria, CA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4694440 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Agua Fria ghost town?
In Mariposa County, California, at 37.4850, -120.0203. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mariposa, CA, about 2.6 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Merced, CA, 27 miles away.
Can you visit Agua Fria?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Agua Fria?
Mild months here run February to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Groveland 2. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in March.
Are there other ghost towns near Agua Fria?
Yes. Mount Ophir (3.2 mi), Briceburg (8.8 mi), Ben Hur (9.8 mi), Indian Gulch (10 mi).
