Florence Ghost Town
Idaho County, Idaho45.5011, -116.0280
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Nezperce National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 30 miGrangeville, ID
- Mild months
- Jun–Sep4 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,080 ft1,853 m
Florence is a ghost town in Idaho County, Idaho. It lies at about 6,080 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Florence. 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 30 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Meridian, ID, 132 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Burgdorf16 mi south
- Mount Idaho28 mi north
- Joseph30 mi northwest
- Copper31 mi northwest
- Boles36 mi northwest
- Eureka Bar42 mi northwest
- Copperfield54 mi southwest
- Alder62 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: Nezperce National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Nezperce 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 June to September, judging by NOAA normals from Warren.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Warren station (USC00109560), 23 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Idaho County, Idaho |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.50110, -116.02800 |
| Elevation | 6,080 ft (1,853 m) |
| Also known as | Florence, ID |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5460525 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Florence ghost town?
In Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.5011, -116.0280. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Grangeville, ID, about 30 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Meridian, ID, 132 miles away.
Can you visit Florence?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Nezperce 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 Florence?
Mild months here run June to September, judging by NOAA normals from Warren.
Are there other ghost towns near Florence?
Yes. Burgdorf (16 mi), Mount Idaho (28 mi), Joseph (30 mi), Copper (31 mi).
