Vinson Ghost Town
Harmon County, Oklahoma34.9006, -99.8597
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miHollis, OK
- Mild months
- Feb–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,880 ft573 m
Vinson is a former settlement in Harmon County, Oklahoma, listed among the ghost towns of Oklahoma. It lies at about 1,880 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Vinson. 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 Hollis, OK, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lawton, OK, 84 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Reed9.3 mi east
- Brinkman21 mi east
- Hext25 mi north
- Aaron31 mi southeast
- Lugert33 mi east
- Port38 mi northeast
- Kirkland38 mi south
- Berlin40 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 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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Oklahoma Field Office. 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 February to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Hollis 5E Mesonet. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Hollis 5E Mesonet station (USC00344250), 15 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Harmon County, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.90060, -99.85970 |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Also known as | Vinson, Oklahoma, Vinson, OK |
| Sources | Wikidata Q3476367 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Vinson ghost town?
In Harmon County, Oklahoma, at 34.9006, -99.8597. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Hollis, OK, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lawton, OK, 84 miles away.
Can you visit Vinson?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Oklahoma Field Office. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Vinson?
Mild months here run February to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Hollis 5E Mesonet. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Vinson?
Yes. Reed (9.3 mi), Brinkman (21 mi), Hext (25 mi), Aaron (31 mi).
