Skidoo Ghost Town
Inyo County, California36.4356, -117.1475
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Death Valley National Park · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 38 miAmargosa Valley, NV
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,690 ft1,734 m
Skidoo is an abandoned town in Inyo County, California. It lies at about 5,690 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1906. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- BLM
- National Park Service
- City, county
- Military, DOE
- Private or unlisted
Star: Skidoo. 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 Amargosa Valley, NV, about 38 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Las Vegas, NV, 106 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Harmony Borax Works16 mi east
- Lookout City21 mi southwest
- Panamint City22 mi south
- Chloride City24 mi northeast
- Schwaub24 mi east
- Ballarat27 mi south
- Darwin27 mi southwest
- Lee28 mi northeast
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: Death Valley National Park
PAD-US places this spot on Death Valley National Park, 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 May, judging by NOAA normals from Amargosa Farms-Garey. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Amargosa Farms-Garey station (USC00260150), 39 miles away. The town sits about 3,200 feet higher than the station, so expect it to run cooler. About 3.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Inyo County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.43556, -117.14750 |
| Elevation | 5,690 ft (1,734 m) |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 74000349) |
| Also known as | Skidoo, California, Skidoo, CA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7535090 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Skidoo ghost town?
In Inyo County, California, at 36.4356, -117.1475. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Amargosa Valley, NV, about 38 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Las Vegas, NV, 106 miles away.
Can you visit Skidoo?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Death Valley National Park, 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 Skidoo?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Amargosa Farms-Garey. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Skidoo?
Yes. Harmony Borax Works (16 mi), Lookout City (21 mi), Panamint City (22 mi), Chloride City (24 mi).
