Aldridge Ghost Town
Park County, Montana45.0872, -110.7550
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Gallatin National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 23 miPray, MT
- Mild months
- May–Sep5 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,430 ft1,959 m
Aldridge, in Park County, Montana, is a ghost town. It lies at about 6,430 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1901.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Aldridge. 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 Pray, MT, about 23 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bozeman, MT, 44 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Jardine6 mi east
- Chico16 mi north
- Limestone49 mi northeast
- Dean56 mi northeast
- Beehive57 mi northeast
- Union City58 mi west
- Virginia City59 mi west
- Nevada City61 mi west
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Gallatin National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Gallatin National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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 May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Yellowstone Park Mammoth. Snow is normal from October to May.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Yellowstone Park Mammoth station (USC00489905), 8.2 miles away. About 14.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Park County, Montana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.08722, -110.75500 |
| Elevation | 6,430 ft (1,959 m) |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Also known as | Aldridge, Montana, Aldridge, MT |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4713995 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Aldridge ghost town?
In Park County, Montana, at 45.0872, -110.7550. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Pray, MT, about 23 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bozeman, MT, 44 miles away.
Can you visit Aldridge?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Gallatin National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Aldridge?
Mild months here run May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Yellowstone Park Mammoth. Snow is normal from October to May.
Are there other ghost towns near Aldridge?
Yes. Jardine (6 mi), Chico (16 mi).
