Pinecrest Ghost Town
Monroe County, Florida25.7470, -80.9400
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Big Cypress National Preserve · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 31 miThe Hammocks, FL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec7 of 12
- Elevation
- 10 ft2 m
Pinecrest is a ghost town in Monroe County, Florida. It lies at about 10 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- Private or unlisted
Star: Pinecrest. 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 The Hammocks, FL, about 31 miles east in a straight line.
Ghost towns nearby
- Birdon26 mi northwest
- Jerome31 mi northwest
- Deep Lake32 mi northwest
- Aladdin City33 mi east
- Silver Palm34 mi southeast
- Pennsuco36 mi east
- Peters38 mi east
- Snake Bight40 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
National Park Service: Big Cypress National Preserve
PAD-US places this spot on Big Cypress National Preserve, land managed by the National Park 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 October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Tamiami Trail 40 Mi Bend. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Tamiami Trail 40 Mi Bend station (USC00088780), 7.3 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Monroe County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25.74700, -80.94000 |
| Elevation | 10 ft (2 m) |
| Also known as | Pinecrest, Monroe County, Florida, Pinecrest, FL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7195457 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Pinecrest ghost town?
In Monroe County, Florida, at 25.7470, -80.9400. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is The Hammocks, FL, about 31 miles east in a straight line.
Can you visit Pinecrest?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Big Cypress National Preserve, land managed by the National Park 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 Pinecrest?
Mild months here run October to April, judging by NOAA normals from Tamiami Trail 40 Mi Bend. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Pinecrest?
Yes. Birdon (26 mi), Jerome (31 mi), Deep Lake (32 mi), Aladdin City (33 mi).
