Nighthawk Ghost Town
Okanogan County, Washington48.9667, -119.6420
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Spokane Wenatchee Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 9.7 miOroville, WA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,170 ft356 m
Nighthawk is an abandoned town in Okanogan County, Washington. It lies at about 1,170 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1903.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Nighthawk. 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 Oroville, WA, about 9.7 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bellingham, WA, 129 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Golden7.3 mi southeast
- Molson20 mi east
- Bolster27 mi east
- Chesaw27 mi east
- Ruby33 mi south
- Bodie35 mi east
- Bodie Mine35 mi east
- Loop Loop36 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
BLM land: Spokane Wenatchee Field Office
PAD-US places this spot on Spokane Wenatchee Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 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 April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Tonasket 4 Nne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Tonasket 4 Nne station (USC00458520), 16 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Okanogan County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48.96670, -119.64200 |
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (356 m) |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Also known as | Nighthawk, Washington |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7033805 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Nighthawk ghost town?
In Okanogan County, Washington, at 48.9667, -119.6420. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Oroville, WA, about 9.7 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bellingham, WA, 129 miles away.
Can you visit Nighthawk?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Spokane Wenatchee Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 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 Nighthawk?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Tonasket 4 Nne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Nighthawk?
Yes. Golden (7.3 mi), Molson (20 mi), Bolster (27 mi), Chesaw (27 mi).
