Carter Ghost Town
Washington County, Arkansas35.9269, -94.0522
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 6.4 miElkins, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,340 ft407 m
Carter is a former settlement in Washington County, Arkansas, listed among the ghost towns of Arkansas. It lies at about 1,340 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Carter. 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 Elkins, AR, about 6.4 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Fayetteville, AR, 12 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- McGuire7.3 mi north
- Barbara13 mi northwest
- Armada17 mi southwest
- Anna19 mi southwest
- Blewford23 mi northwest
- Monte Ne25 mi north
- Sexton25 mi west
- Lancaster27 mi south
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 March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Drake Fld. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Fayetteville Drake Fld station (USW00093993), 8.7 miles away. About 47.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washington County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.92690, -94.05220 |
| Elevation | 1,340 ft (407 m) |
| Also known as | Carter, Arkansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14680808 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Carter ghost town?
In Washington County, Arkansas, at 35.9269, -94.0522. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Elkins, AR, about 6.4 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Fayetteville, AR, 12 miles away.
Can you visit Carter?
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 Carter?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Drake Fld. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Carter?
Yes. McGuire (7.3 mi), Barbara (13 mi), Armada (17 mi), Anna (19 mi).
