Johnson Ghost Town
Kane County, Utah37.0866, -112.3688
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 9.5 miKanab, UT
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,260 ft1,603 m
Johnson, in Kane County, Utah, is a ghost town. It lies at about 5,260 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Johnson. 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 Kanab, UT, about 9.5 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is St. George, UT, 67 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Paria26 mi northeast
- Johnson Ranch34 mi north
- Asay35 mi north
- Georgetown35 mi northeast
- Northrop36 mi west
- Adventure39 mi west
- Grafton40 mi west
- Duncan's Retreat43 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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Paria River District 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 May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Kanab. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kanab station (USC00424508), 10 miles away. About 14.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Kane County, Utah |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.08665, -112.36881 |
| Elevation | 5,260 ft (1,603 m) |
| Also known as | Johnson, Utah, Johnson, UT |
| Sources | Wikidata Q100231137 |
Questions
Where is Johnson ghost town?
In Kane County, Utah, at 37.0866, -112.3688. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Kanab, UT, about 9.5 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is St. George, UT, 67 miles away.
Can you visit Johnson?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Paria River District Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Johnson?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Kanab. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Johnson?
Yes. Paria (26 mi), Johnson Ranch (34 mi), Asay (35 mi), Georgetown (35 mi).
