Minersville Ghost Town
Trinity County, California40.8514, -122.7830
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Trinity National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 11 miWeaverville, CA
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,370 ft723 m
Minersville is an abandoned town in Trinity County, California. It lies at about 2,370 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Minersville. 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 Weaverville, CA, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Redding, CA, 29 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Deadwood9.5 mi south
- Dedrick13 mi west
- Canon City14 mi west
- Helena19 mi west
- Whiskeytown19 mi southeast
- Shasta State Historic Park23 mi southeast
- Shasta24 mi southeast
- Denny32 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
National Forest: Trinity National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Trinity National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
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 February to June, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Trinity Rvr Hatchery. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Trinity Rvr Hatchery station (USC00049026), 8.7 miles away. About 32.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Trinity County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.85140, -122.78300 |
| Elevation | 2,370 ft (723 m) |
| Also known as | Minersville, California |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14683363 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Minersville ghost town?
In Trinity County, California, at 40.8514, -122.7830. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Weaverville, CA, about 11 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Redding, CA, 29 miles away.
Can you visit Minersville?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Trinity National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Minersville?
Mild months here run February to June, October to November, judging by NOAA normals from Trinity Rvr Hatchery. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Minersville?
Yes. Deadwood (9.5 mi), Dedrick (13 mi), Canon City (14 mi), Helena (19 mi).
