Clay Ghost Town
Jackson County, Wisconsin44.3961, -90.6806
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Black River State Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 10 miBlack River Falls, WI
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 930 ft284 m
Clay is an abandoned town in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It lies at about 930 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Clay. 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 Black River Falls, WI, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is La Crosse, WI, 48 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Wrightsville6.9 mi west
- Trow7.8 mi northwest
- Charter Oak Mills13 mi southwest
- Kurth15 mi northeast
- Maple Works18 mi northeast
- Rogneys23 mi southwest
- Worden35 mi north
- New City38 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: Black River State Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Black River State Forest, land managed by the state natural resources agency. 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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Neillsville 3Ese. Snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Neillsville 3Ese station (USC00475808), 12 miles away. About 35.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Jackson County, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44.39610, -90.68060 |
| Elevation | 930 ft (284 m) |
| Also known as | Clay, Wisconsin, Clay, WI |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5129811 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Clay ghost town?
In Jackson County, Wisconsin, at 44.3961, -90.6806. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Black River Falls, WI, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is La Crosse, WI, 48 miles away.
Can you visit Clay?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Black River State Forest, land managed by the state natural resources agency. 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 Clay?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Neillsville 3Ese. Snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Clay?
Yes. Wrightsville (6.9 mi), Trow (7.8 mi), Charter Oak Mills (13 mi), Kurth (15 mi).
