Petrel Ghost Town
Adams County, North Dakota45.9483, -102.2772
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 5.7 miLemmon, SD
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,570 ft782 m
Petrel is a ghost town in Adams County, North Dakota. It lies at about 2,570 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1908.
On the map
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Petrel. 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 Lemmon, SD, about 5.7 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 94 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Bentley28 mi north
- Athboy31 mi southeast
- Coal Springs36 mi south
- Leipzig43 mi northeast
- Brisbane46 mi northeast
- Dogtooth54 mi northeast
- Freda60 mi northeast
- Firesteel60 mi southeast
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.
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 October, judging by NOAA normals from Lemmon. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Lemmon station (USC00394864), 5.8 miles away. About 18.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Adams County, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.94833, -102.27722 |
| Elevation | 2,570 ft (782 m) |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Also known as | Petrel, North Dakota, Petrel, ND |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7178747 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Petrel ghost town?
In Adams County, North Dakota, at 45.9483, -102.2772. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lemmon, SD, about 5.7 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 94 miles away.
Can you visit Petrel?
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.
When is the best time to visit Petrel?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Lemmon. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Petrel?
Yes. Bentley (28 mi), Athboy (31 mi), Coal Springs (36 mi).
