Frio Town Ghost Town
Frio County, Texas29.0194, -99.3028
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miPearsall, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec7 of 12
- Elevation
- 630 ft191 m
Frio Town, in Frio County, Texas, is a ghost town. It lies at about 630 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1871.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Frio Town. 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 Pearsall, TX, about 15 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is San Antonio, TX, 56 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- New Fountain29 mi northeast
- Quihi31 mi northeast
- Chinese Coal Mine33 mi northeast
- Benton City35 mi east
- Bexar40 mi east
- Dobrowolski41 mi east
- Ditto42 mi east
- Dull46 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Dilley. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Dilley station (USC00412458), 25 miles away. About 25.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Frio County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.01940, -99.30280 |
| Elevation | 630 ft (191 m) |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Also known as | Frio Town, Texas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5504635 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Frio Town ghost town?
In Frio County, Texas, at 29.0194, -99.3028. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Pearsall, TX, about 15 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is San Antonio, TX, 56 miles away.
Can you visit Frio Town?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Frio Town?
Mild months here run October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Dilley. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Frio Town?
Yes. New Fountain (29 mi), Quihi (31 mi), Chinese Coal Mine (33 mi), Benton City (35 mi).
