Lobo Ghost Town
Culberson County, Texas30.8142, -104.7531
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 16 miVan Horn, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,010 ft1,222 m
Lobo sits in Culberson County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 15 residents were counted in 2009. It lies at about 4,010 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Lobo. 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 Van Horn, TX, about 16 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is El Paso, TX, 122 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Fort Holland19 mi south
- Allamoore24 mi northwest
- Pilares27 mi south
- Porvenir28 mi south
- Boracho28 mi northeast
- Kent36 mi northeast
- Arispe39 mi northwest
- Ort41 mi northeast
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 town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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 September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Van Horn. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in December.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Van Horn station (USC00419295), 16 miles away. About 10.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Culberson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.81417, -104.75306 |
| Elevation | 4,010 ft (1,222 m) |
| Census counts | 2009: 15 |
| Also known as | Lobo, Texas, Lobo, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6663734 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Lobo ghost town?
In Culberson County, Texas, at 30.8142, -104.7531. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Van Horn, TX, about 16 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is El Paso, TX, 122 miles away.
Can you visit Lobo?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Lobo?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Van Horn. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in December.
Are there other ghost towns near Lobo?
Yes. Fort Holland (19 mi), Allamoore (24 mi), Pilares (27 mi), Porvenir (28 mi).
