Castolon Ghost Town
Brewster County, Texas29.1335, -103.5144
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Big Bend National Park · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 59 miPresidio, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,170 ft660 m
Castolon is a former settlement in Brewster County, Texas, listed among the ghost towns of Texas. It lies at about 2,170 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Castolon. 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 Presidio, TX, about 59 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 202 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Terlingua14 mi northwest
- Lajitas18 mi northwest
- Glenn Springs22 mi east
- Contrabando25 mi northwest
- San Vicente30 mi east
- Plata60 mi northwest
- Shafter67 mi northwest
- Haymond75 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Park Service: Big Bend National Park
PAD-US places this spot on Big Bend National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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 March, judging by NOAA normals from Castolon. March to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Castolon station (USC00411524), 0 miles away. About 10.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Brewster County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.13347, -103.51439 |
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (660 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5050682 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Castolon ghost town?
In Brewster County, Texas, at 29.1335, -103.5144. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Presidio, TX, about 59 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Odessa, TX, 202 miles away.
Can you visit Castolon?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Big Bend National Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Castolon?
Mild months here run November to March, judging by NOAA normals from Castolon. March to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Castolon?
Yes. Terlingua (14 mi), Lajitas (18 mi), Glenn Springs (22 mi), Contrabando (25 mi).
