Copper Ghost Town
Jackson County, Oregon42.0264, -123.1467
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Rogue River National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 15 miRuch, OR
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,950 ft594 m
Copper, in Jackson County, Oregon, is a ghost town. It lies at about 1,950 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Copper. 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 Ruch, OR, about 15 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Medford, OR, 26 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Buncom13 mi northeast
- Sterlingville17 mi northeast
- Waldo26 mi west
- Rock Point28 mi north
- Kerby28 mi northwest
- Pinehurst41 mi east
- Placer43 mi north
- Greenback44 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Rogue River National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Rogue River National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest 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 February to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Ruch. July to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Ruch station (USC00357391), 15 miles away. About 27.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.02639, -123.14667 |
| Elevation | 1,950 ft (594 m) |
| Also known as | Copper, Jackson County, Oregon, Copper, OR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5168677 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Copper ghost town?
In Jackson County, Oregon, at 42.0264, -123.1467. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Ruch, OR, about 15 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Medford, OR, 26 miles away.
Can you visit Copper?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Rogue River National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest 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 Copper?
Mild months here run February to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Ruch. July to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Copper?
Yes. Buncom (13 mi), Sterlingville (17 mi), Waldo (26 mi), Rock Point (28 mi).
