Copper Creek Ghost Town
Pinal County, Arizona32.7508, -110.4764
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Safford Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 14 miSan Manuel, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,980 ft1,214 m
Copper Creek, in Pinal County, Arizona, is a ghost town. It lies at about 3,980 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Copper Creek. 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 San Manuel, AZ, about 14 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Catalina Foothills, AZ, 39 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Klondyke10 mi northeast
- Tiger12 mi west
- Aravaipa16 mi northeast
- American Flag18 mi southwest
- Spenazuma22 mi northeast
- Redington22 mi south
- Christmas26 mi northwest
- Bonita32 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
BLM land: Safford Field Office
PAD-US places this spot on Safford Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 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 October to May, judging by NOAA normals from San Manuel. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the San Manuel station (USC00027530), 14 miles away. About 12.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pinal County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.75083, -110.47639 |
| Elevation | 3,980 ft (1,214 m) |
| Also known as | Copper Creek, Arizona, Copper Creek, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5168722 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Copper Creek ghost town?
In Pinal County, Arizona, at 32.7508, -110.4764. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is San Manuel, AZ, about 14 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Catalina Foothills, AZ, 39 miles away.
Can you visit Copper Creek?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Safford Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 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 Copper Creek?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from San Manuel. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Copper Creek?
Yes. Klondyke (10 mi), Tiger (12 mi), Aravaipa (16 mi), American Flag (18 mi).
