This privately maintained ghost town preserves one of Arizona’s most complete 19th-century mining camps, with over 50 original and relocated buildings including the assay office, blacksmith shop, and miners’ quarters. The Castle Dome Mountains produced over $6 million in silver and lead between 1870-1979, and the museum displays original mining equipment, ore samples, and period artifacts throughout the buildings.
Access is 10 miles north of Yuma via a well-maintained dirt road that any vehicle can handle. The museum operates seasonally (October through April) with self-guided tours available. It gets brutally hot in summer, making shoulder seasons the sweet spot for exploration. Admission is modest and helps maintain this authentic piece of mining history.
Authentic silver mining ghost town with 50+ buildings
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | Arizona Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 850 ft |
| Nearest town | Yuma, Arizona |
| Miles from pavement | 10 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Dirt |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 0 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $10.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 0 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |