Fort McKavett Ghost Town
Menard County, Texas30.8272, -100.1067
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Fort Mckavett State Historic Site · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 20 miMenard, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,170 ft661 m
Fort McKavett, in Menard County, Texas, is a ghost town. It lies at about 2,170 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Fort McKavett. 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 Menard, TX, about 20 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is San Angelo, TX, 47 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Owenville15 mi southwest
- Roosevelt23 mi south
- Fort Terrett26 mi south
- Hext34 mi east
- Telegraph37 mi south
- Calf Creek39 mi east
- Ben Ficklin44 mi northwest
- Salt Gap45 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Fort Mckavett State Historic Site
PAD-US places this spot on Fort Mckavett State Historic Site, land managed by a state agency. 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 September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Mckavett. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Ft Mckavett station (USC00413257), 0.2 miles away. About 24.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Menard County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.82722, -100.10667 |
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) |
| Also known as | Fort McKavett, Texas, Fort McKavett, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5471633 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Fort McKavett ghost town?
In Menard County, Texas, at 30.8272, -100.1067. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Menard, TX, about 20 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is San Angelo, TX, 47 miles away.
Can you visit Fort McKavett?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Fort Mckavett State Historic Site, land managed by a state agency. 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 Fort McKavett?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Ft Mckavett. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Fort McKavett?
Yes. Owenville (15 mi), Roosevelt (23 mi), Fort Terrett (26 mi), Hext (34 mi).
