Belmont Ghost Town
Dawes County, Nebraska42.5497, -103.3567
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 26 miChadron, NE
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,500 ft1,371 m
Belmont is a ghost town in Dawes County, Nebraska. It lies at about 4,500 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Belmont. 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 Chadron, NE, about 26 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 105 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Marsland7.9 mi south
- Glen12 mi west
- Nonpareil15 mi southeast
- Andrews20 mi west
- Wayside31 mi north
- Montrose32 mi northwest
- Ardmore36 mi northwest
- Letan43 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 June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Robinson. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Ft Robinson station (USC00253015), 9.6 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Dawes County, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.54972, -103.35667 |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft (1,371 m) |
| Also known as | Belmont, Nebraska |
| Sources | Wikidata Q16984078 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Belmont ghost town?
In Dawes County, Nebraska, at 42.5497, -103.3567. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Chadron, NE, about 26 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Rapid City, SD, 105 miles away.
Can you visit Belmont?
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 Belmont?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Robinson. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Belmont?
Yes. Marsland (7.9 mi), Glen (12 mi), Nonpareil (15 mi), Andrews (20 mi).
