Pantano Ghost Town
Pima County, Arizona31.9997, -110.5790
Can you visit?
Public land, access not stated
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve · Check before you go
- Nearest town
- 6.9 miVail, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec7 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,550 ft1,083 m
Pantano, in Pima County, Arizona, is a ghost town. It lies at about 3,550 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Pantano. 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 Vail, AZ, about 6.9 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 20 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Total Wreck7.2 mi south
- Tres Alamos14 mi east
- Helvetia16 mi southwest
- Kentucky Camp20 mi southwest
- Cascabel23 mi northeast
- Contention City27 mi southeast
- Twin Buttes29 mi west
- Russellville30 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
City or county land: Cienega Creek Natural Preserve
PAD-US places this spot on Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, land managed by the county. PAD-US does not say whether the public may enter, so check with the manager. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: State Trust Land. 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 October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Saguaro Np. May to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Saguaro Np station (USC00027398), 15 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Pima County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.99970, -110.57900 |
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,083 m) |
| Also known as | Pantano, Arizona, Pantano, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q16242860 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Pantano ghost town?
In Pima County, Arizona, at 31.9997, -110.5790. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Vail, AZ, about 6.9 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 20 miles away.
Can you visit Pantano?
Public land, access not stated. PAD-US places this spot on Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, land managed by the county. PAD-US does not say whether the public may enter, so check with the manager. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: State Trust Land. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Pantano?
Mild months here run October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Saguaro Np. May to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Pantano?
Yes. Total Wreck (7.2 mi), Tres Alamos (14 mi), Helvetia (16 mi), Kentucky Camp (20 mi).
