Hanson Ferry Ghost Town
Asotin County, Washington46.0272, -117.3358
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
4-O Ranch 2013 · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 25 miAsotin, WA
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,600 ft488 m
Hanson Ferry, in Asotin County, Washington, is a ghost town. It lies at about 1,600 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Hanson Ferry. 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 Asotin, WA, about 25 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 87 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Flora8.9 mi south
- Theon14 mi northeast
- Craige17 mi northeast
- Zindel17 mi east
- Maxville22 mi southwest
- Unfried27 mi north
- Eureka Bar31 mi southeast
- Bishop38 mi north
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: 4-O Ranch 2013
PAD-US places this spot on 4-O Ranch 2013, land managed by the state fish and wildlife agency. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Vale Baker Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap station (USW00024149), 28 miles away. About 12.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Asotin County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46.02722, -117.33583 |
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (488 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q27995374 |
Questions
Where is Hanson Ferry ghost town?
In Asotin County, Washington, at 46.0272, -117.3358. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Asotin, WA, about 25 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Pasco, WA, 87 miles away.
Can you visit Hanson Ferry?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on 4-O Ranch 2013, land managed by the state fish and wildlife agency. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Vale Baker Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Hanson Ferry?
Mild months here run March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Hanson Ferry?
Yes. Flora (8.9 mi), Theon (14 mi), Craige (17 mi), Zindel (17 mi).
