Rockvale Ghost Town
Carbon County, Montana45.5225, -108.8620
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 11 miLaurel, MT
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,480 ft1,061 m
Rockvale sits in Carbon County, Montana. People call it a ghost town, though 193 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 3,480 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Park Service
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Rockvale. 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 Laurel, MT, about 11 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Billings, MT, 24 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Mossmain13 mi northeast
- Hesper17 mi northeast
- Rimrock21 mi north
- Bowler23 mi south
- Fox24 mi southwest
- Coulson26 mi northeast
- Washoe30 mi southwest
- Wheat Basin30 mi north
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 town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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 May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Joliet. 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 Joliet station (USC00244506), 8 miles away. About 14.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Carbon County, Montana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.52250, -108.86200 |
| Elevation | 3,480 ft (1,061 m) |
| Census counts | 2020: 193 |
| Also known as | Rockvale, Montana, Rockvale, MT |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7355616 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Rockvale ghost town?
In Carbon County, Montana, at 45.5225, -108.8620. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Laurel, MT, about 11 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Billings, MT, 24 miles away.
Can you visit Rockvale?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Rockvale?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Joliet. 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 Rockvale?
Yes. Mossmain (13 mi), Hesper (17 mi), Rimrock (21 mi), Bowler (23 mi).
