Roza Ghost Town
Kittitas County, Washington46.7836, -120.4544
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Spokane Wenatchee Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 10 miSelah, WA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft387 m
Roza is an abandoned town in Kittitas County, Washington. It lies at about 1,270 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Roza. 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 Selah, WA, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 14 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Renslow14 mi northeast
- Jericho32 mi east
- Liberty34 mi north
- Haven38 mi east
- Blewett45 mi north
- White Bluffs47 mi east
- Hanford52 mi east
- Taunton52 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
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Wenas Wildlife Area Complex. 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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Selah 2 Ne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Selah 2 Ne station (USC00457522), 8 miles away. About 8.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Kittitas County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46.78361, -120.45444 |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Sources | Wikidata Q27995407 |
Questions
Where is Roza ghost town?
In Kittitas County, Washington, at 46.7836, -120.4544. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Selah, WA, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yakima, WA, 14 miles away.
Can you visit Roza?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Wenas Wildlife Area Complex. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Roza?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Selah 2 Ne. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Roza?
Yes. Renslow (14 mi), Jericho (32 mi), Liberty (34 mi), Haven (38 mi).
