Bayport Ghost Town
Hernando County, Florida28.5483, -82.6453
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 1.5 miWeeki Wachee Gardens, FL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec7 of 12
- Elevation
- 0 ft1 m
Bayport sits in Hernando County, Florida. People call it a ghost town, though 45 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 0 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Bayport. 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, about 1.5 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Spring Hill, FL, 8.5 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Fivay18 mi southeast
- Mannfield20 mi northeast
- Pemberton Ferry26 mi east
- Lake Fern28 mi south
- St. Catherine31 mi east
- Tarrytown36 mi east
- Linden37 mi east
- Mabel40 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
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Weekiwachee Preserve. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Weeki Wachee. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Weeki Wachee station (USC00089430), 4.7 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Hernando County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28.54833, -82.64528 |
| Elevation | 0 ft (1 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 36 · 2010: 43 · 2020: 45 |
| Also known as | Bayport, Florida, Bayport, FL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q812590 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Bayport ghost town?
In Hernando County, Florida, at 28.5483, -82.6453. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, about 1.5 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Spring Hill, FL, 8.5 miles away.
Can you visit Bayport?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Weekiwachee Preserve. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Bayport?
Mild months here run October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Weeki Wachee. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Bayport?
Yes. Fivay (18 mi), Mannfield (20 mi), Pemberton Ferry (26 mi), Lake Fern (28 mi).
