Alva Ghost Town
Crook County, Wyoming44.6947, -104.4410
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 20 miSundance, WY
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,990 ft1,217 m
Alva is a former settlement in Crook County, Wyoming, listed among the ghost towns of Wyoming. It lies at about 3,990 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Alva. 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 Sundance, WY, about 20 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 74 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Tinton29 mi southeast
- Minnesela31 mi east
- Mason32 mi east
- Crown Hill33 mi southeast
- Carbonate35 mi southeast
- Ragged Top36 mi southeast
- Maitland38 mi southeast
- Trojan38 mi southeast
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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Hulett. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to May.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Hulett station (USC00484760), 8 miles away. About 18.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Crook County, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44.69470, -104.44100 |
| Elevation | 3,990 ft (1,217 m) |
| Also known as | Alva, Wyoming, Alva, WY |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4737610 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Alva ghost town?
In Crook County, Wyoming, at 44.6947, -104.4410. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Sundance, WY, about 20 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 74 miles away.
Can you visit Alva?
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 Alva?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Hulett. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to May.
Are there other ghost towns near Alva?
Yes. Tinton (29 mi), Minnesela (31 mi), Mason (32 mi), Crown Hill (33 mi).
