McDonald Ghost Town
Sherman County, Oregon45.5890, -120.4100
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 26 miGoldendale, WA
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 400 ft123 m
McDonald is a former settlement in Sherman County, Oregon, listed among the ghost towns of Oregon. It lies at about 400 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: McDonald. 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 Goldendale, WA, about 26 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 70 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Blalock7.5 mi north
- Klondike9.9 mi west
- Early11 mi northwest
- De Moss Springs14 mi west
- Ajax15 mi south
- Gordon17 mi west
- Thornberry17 mi west
- Locust Grove18 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: Prineville Central Oregon Field 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 June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Arlington. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Arlington station (USC00350265), 13 miles away. About 9.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Sherman County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.58900, -120.41000 |
| Elevation | 400 ft (123 m) |
| Also known as | McDonald, OR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6800886 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is McDonald ghost town?
In Sherman County, Oregon, at 45.5890, -120.4100. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Goldendale, WA, about 26 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 70 miles away.
Can you visit McDonald?
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: Prineville Central Oregon Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit McDonald?
Mild months here run March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Arlington. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near McDonald?
Yes. Blalock (7.5 mi), Klondike (9.9 mi), Early (11 mi), De Moss Springs (14 mi).
