Jameson Ghost Town
Douglas County, Washington47.7139, -119.6639
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 19 miChelan, WA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,250 ft686 m
Jameson is an abandoned town in Douglas County, Washington. It lies at about 2,250 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Jameson. 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 Chelan, WA, about 19 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 88 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Baird11 mi southeast
- Alstown19 mi southwest
- Bonita21 mi northwest
- Winesap25 mi west
- Sanderson30 mi northeast
- Govan39 mi east
- Sherman50 mi east
- Blewett51 mi southwest
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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Waterville.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Waterville station (USC00459012), 20 miles away. About 11.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Douglas County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47.71389, -119.66389 |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft (686 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q27995378 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Jameson ghost town?
In Douglas County, Washington, at 47.7139, -119.6639. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Chelan, WA, about 19 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 88 miles away.
Can you visit Jameson?
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 Jameson?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Waterville.
Are there other ghost towns near Jameson?
Yes. Baird (11 mi), Alstown (19 mi), Bonita (21 mi), Winesap (25 mi).
