Barron Ghost Town
Whatcom County, Washington48.7532, -120.7165
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Mt. Baker National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 39 miTwisp, WA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,220 ft1,591 m
Barron is an abandoned town in Whatcom County, Washington. It lies at about 5,220 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
Star: Barron. 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 Twisp, WA, about 39 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bellingham, WA, 80 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Robinson5.6 mi southeast
- Moore36 mi south
- Boundary44 mi northwest
- Sauk City46 mi southwest
- Shuksan46 mi west
- Ruby49 mi east
- Loop Loop50 mi southeast
- Nighthawk51 mi east
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: Mt. Baker National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Mt. Baker 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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Mazama. Snow is normal from October to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Mazama station (USC00455133), 17 miles away. The town sits about 3,100 feet higher than the station, so expect it to run cooler. About 23.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Whatcom County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48.75319, -120.71650 |
| Elevation | 5,220 ft (1,591 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q137324624 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Barron ghost town?
In Whatcom County, Washington, at 48.7532, -120.7165. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Twisp, WA, about 39 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bellingham, WA, 80 miles away.
Can you visit Barron?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Mt. Baker 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 Barron?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Mazama. Snow is normal from October to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Barron?
Yes. Robinson (5.6 mi), Moore (36 mi).
