Jericho Ghost Town
Grant County, Washington46.8344, -119.7914
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 8.6 miMattawa, WA
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 530 ft162 m
Jericho is a ghost town in Grant County, Washington. It lies at about 530 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Military, DOE
- Private or unlisted
Star: Jericho. 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 Mattawa, WA, about 8.6 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 40 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Haven14 mi southeast
- White Bluffs19 mi southeast
- Taunton21 mi east
- Renslow26 mi west
- Hanford26 mi southeast
- Roza32 mi west
- Servia49 mi east
- Alstown50 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: Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex
PAD-US places this spot on Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex, 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.
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 Smyrna. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Smyrna station (USC00457727), 6.1 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Grant County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46.83444, -119.79139 |
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q27995379 |
Questions
Where is Jericho ghost town?
In Grant County, Washington, at 46.8344, -119.7914. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mattawa, WA, about 8.6 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 40 miles away.
Can you visit Jericho?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on Columbia Basin Wildlife Area Complex, 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.
When is the best time to visit Jericho?
Mild months here run March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Smyrna. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Jericho?
Yes. Haven (14 mi), White Bluffs (19 mi), Taunton (21 mi), Renslow (26 mi).
