Copper Ghost Town
Wallowa County, Oregon45.7513, -116.5482
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Wallowa National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 24 miGrangeville, ID
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,090 ft332 m
Copper, in Wallowa County, Oregon, is a ghost town. It lies at about 1,090 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- 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 Grangeville, ID, about 24 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 129 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Joseph4.6 mi northeast
- Boles11 mi north
- Eureka Bar12 mi northwest
- Mount Idaho25 mi northeast
- Florence31 mi southeast
- Zindel33 mi northwest
- Craige35 mi northwest
- Flora38 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
National Forest: Wallowa National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Wallowa 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 April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Riggins. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Riggins station (USC00107706), 28 miles away. The town sits about 1,000 feet lower than the station, so expect it to run warmer. About 17.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Wallowa County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.75130, -116.54820 |
| Elevation | 1,090 ft (332 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q27988004 |
Questions
Where is Copper ghost town?
In Wallowa County, Oregon, at 45.7513, -116.5482. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Grangeville, ID, about 24 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 129 miles away.
Can you visit Copper?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Wallowa 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 April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Riggins. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Copper?
Yes. Joseph (4.6 mi), Boles (11 mi), Eureka Bar (12 mi), Mount Idaho (25 mi).
