Black Rock Ghost Town
Millard County, Utah38.7083, -112.9583
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 22 miMilford, UT
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,860 ft1,480 m
Black Rock is a ghost town in Millard County, Utah. It lies at about 4,860 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1876.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Black Rock. 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 Milford, UT, about 22 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is St. George, UT, 118 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sulphurdale23 mi southeast
- Frisco24 mi southwest
- Newhouse26 mi southwest
- Hatton28 mi east
- Kimberly35 mi southeast
- Alunite45 mi southeast
- McCornick46 mi northeast
- Woodrow53 mi north
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 Black Rock. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Black Rock station (USC00420730), 0.2 miles away. About 8.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Millard County, Utah |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.70833, -112.95833 |
| Elevation | 4,860 ft (1,480 m) |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Also known as | Black Rock, Utah, Black Rock, UT |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4921687 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Black Rock ghost town?
In Millard County, Utah, at 38.7083, -112.9583. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Milford, UT, about 22 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is St. George, UT, 118 miles away.
Can you visit Black Rock?
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 Black Rock?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Black Rock. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Black Rock?
Yes. Sulphurdale (23 mi), Frisco (24 mi), Newhouse (26 mi), Hatton (28 mi).
