Castle Dome Landing Ghost Town
Yuma County, Arizona32.9650, -114.4640
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
State Trust Land · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 20 miAvenue B and C, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec6 of 12
- Elevation
- 200 ft62 m
Castle Dome Landing, in Yuma County, Arizona, is a ghost town. It lies at about 200 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1869.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Castle Dome Landing. 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 Avenue B and C, AZ, about 20 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yuma, AZ, 31 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Picacho9.4 mi northwest
- La Laguna10 mi south
- Gila City16 mi south
- Dome16 mi south
- Colorado City19 mi southwest
- Fortuna19 mi south
- Clip19 mi northwest
- Hedges22 mi west
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: State Trust Land
PAD-US places this spot on State Trust Land, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Yuma Field Office. 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 November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Yuma Proving Ground. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Yuma Proving Ground station (USW00003125), 9.8 miles away. About 3.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Yuma County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.96500, -114.46400 |
| Elevation | 200 ft (62 m) |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Census counts | 2009: 0 |
| Also known as | Castle Dome Landing, Arizona, Castle Dome Landing, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5050047 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Castle Dome Landing ghost town?
In Yuma County, Arizona, at 32.9650, -114.4640. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Avenue B and C, AZ, about 20 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yuma, AZ, 31 miles away.
Can you visit Castle Dome Landing?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on State Trust Land, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Yuma Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Castle Dome Landing?
Mild months here run November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Yuma Proving Ground. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Castle Dome Landing?
Yes. Picacho (9.4 mi), La Laguna (10 mi), Gila City (16 mi), Dome (16 mi).
