Eureka Bar Ghost Town
Wallowa County, Oregon45.8185, -116.7690
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Wallowa National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 32 miGrangeville, ID
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 930 ft284 m
Eureka Bar is a former settlement in Wallowa County, Oregon, listed among the ghost towns of Oregon. It lies at about 930 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Eureka Bar. 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 32 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 117 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Copper12 mi southeast
- Joseph14 mi east
- Boles14 mi northeast
- Zindel23 mi northwest
- Craige25 mi northwest
- Flora27 mi west
- Theon28 mi northwest
- Hanson Ferry31 mi northwest
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 July, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Enterprise 20 Nne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Enterprise 20 Nne station (USC00352678), 20 miles away. The town sits about 2,300 feet lower than the station, so expect it to run warmer. About 18.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Wallowa County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.81852, -116.76905 |
| Elevation | 930 ft (284 m) |
| Also known as | Eureka Bar, OR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q85759794 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Eureka Bar ghost town?
In Wallowa County, Oregon, at 45.8185, -116.7690. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Grangeville, ID, about 32 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 117 miles away.
Can you visit Eureka Bar?
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 Eureka Bar?
Mild months here run April to July, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Enterprise 20 Nne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Eureka Bar?
Yes. Copper (12 mi), Joseph (14 mi), Boles (14 mi), Zindel (23 mi).
