Hyder Ghost Town
Yuma County, Arizona33.0164, -113.3489
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 37 miGila Bend, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec6 of 12
- Elevation
- 540 ft164 m
Hyder is a ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona. It lies at about 540 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Hyder. 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 Gila Bend, AZ, about 37 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Buckeye, AZ, 50 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Agua Caliente2.6 mi southeast
- Griswell's Station13 mi southwest
- Sentinel14 mi southeast
- Peterman's Station32 mi southwest
- Polaris41 mi northwest
- Fillibusters Camp47 mi southwest
- Dome61 mi west
- Gila City62 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
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 November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Dateland Whitewing Rch. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Dateland Whitewing Rch station (USC00022434), 9.2 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Yuma County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.01639, -113.34889 |
| Elevation | 540 ft (164 m) |
| Also known as | Hyder, Arizona, Hyder, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q3143668 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Hyder ghost town?
In Yuma County, Arizona, at 33.0164, -113.3489. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Gila Bend, AZ, about 37 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Buckeye, AZ, 50 miles away.
Can you visit Hyder?
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 Hyder?
Mild months here run November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Dateland Whitewing Rch. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Hyder?
Yes. Agua Caliente (2.6 mi), Griswell's Station (13 mi), Sentinel (14 mi), Peterman's Station (32 mi).
