Visit These 10 Creepy Ghost Towns In Wyoming At Your Own Risk
By Caryl|Updated on October 06, 2023(Originally published February 19, 2021)
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Abandoned towns with old weathered and dilapidated buildings that nature is overtaking are often referred to as ghost towns. At one time or another, ghost towns usually experienced a spike in activity until the town met its decline due to a change in its economy. Here are some creepy ghost towns in Wyoming that are considered mostly abandoned, however, some are on private property and do not welcome visitors. For those that are available to the public, there’s no greater thrill than walking through a creepy old deserted town or in some cases, mostly deserted. Check out the best ghost towns in Wyoming:
South Pass City is located in Fremont County with its popularity stemming from the gold found in Sweetwater Creek. The town does still have some residents but it is mainly deserted with many dilapidated original buildings. You can visit the South Pass City historic site in order to get a glimpse back in time. This is one of the most fascinating Wyoming ghost towns.
Jay Em's name derived from a prosperous ranch owner with the initials J. M. It was considered an agricultural community whose decline began in the 1930s. The town has a few residents but most of the town is made up of boarded-up shop fronts and dilapidated farm buildings. It's quite a sight to see!
Atlantic City is located in northwest Wyoming near South Pass City. During its heyday, Atlantic City saw about 2,000 miners grace its town limits. This town died out eventually but still has its original but dilapidated log homes, a church, and a general store. You can still grab a meal here at the Miner's Grubsteak or the Atlantic City Merc. Read more about this "lively" little ghost town.
Miner's Delight, located in Fremont County, is now a ghost town that started out as a mining town. Currently, the town consists of dilapidated buildings that are propped up and an old cemetery. This is a ghost town in its truest sense since there are no residents currently in Miner's Delight. The property is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Piedmont was a town located near the Union Pacific railroad station. The town died when the Aspen Tunnel was built and the railroad no longer passed through the town. What's left of the town is 12 eerie wood cabins, charcoal kiln ruins, and a cemetery. This is one of the most interesting ghost towns in Wyoming.
Sage is a ghost town located in Lincoln County. The town lies adjacent to the tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad. This town screams desertion and isolation.
Kirwin is located on U.S. Forest Service land adjacent to Wood River. The town reached its peak during the gold and silver boom. The town died out after an avalanche took some of the residents' lives in 1907. Today, you will see at the abandoned settlement, an unfinished cabin built for Amelia Earhart before she disappeared, an old hotel, creepy log structures, and mining machinery. Kirwin is also said to be one of the most haunted places in Wyoming, and over the years numerous paranormal investigations have taken place here.
Hartville is the oldest town in Wyoming, and it once was a hideout for bank robbers. It sits adjacent to Sunrise which is another Old West ghost town. While the population is minimal, the oldest restaurant in Wyoming is still here, and you can dine at Miners and Stockmans.
Lonetree was once a bustling area, popular because of its cattle ranches and Outlaw Trail. There are a few remaining buildings with two old graveyards and outlaw hangouts in the foothills.
Bosler has a few residents but is pretty much deserted after an alternate highway was built. There isn't much here - just one store, a fallen school, and a post office.
Have you visited any of the best ghost towns in Wyoming? Would you add any other abandoned places in Wyoming to this list? Let us know! And if you plan on taking a road trip to visit any of these ghost towns, check out our road trip essentials packing list before you hit the road.
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Can I visit any abandoned places in Wyoming?
Lots of places in Wyoming were abandoned after settlers moved west. You can visit the following abandoned places:
Ghost towns like Kirwin and Gebo
Old outposts like the Mormon Ferry site or Fort Laramie.
If you're looking to learn about more recent history, visit the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, which was an internment camp during World War II. It's become an interpretive center to preserve the story of Americans who were subject to unthinkable torment here in Wyoming during the war, and it's worth a visit to learn from the past.
What are the creepiest places in Wyoming?
Some of the creepiest places in Wyoming include:
Fort Laramie
The Old Faithful Lodge
The cemetery at Gebo. Some say you can still hear the wails and cries of children in Gebo!
In Kirwin, paranormal investigators have found all sorts of activity from another realm.
Are there any haunted hotels in Wyoming?
The most haunted hotels in Wyoming can be found in Buffalo and Sheridan:
In Buffalo, the Occidental Hotel and its attached Virginian saloon are said to be haunted by a young woman who died on the upper floors of the hotel.
In Sheridan, the Sheridan Inn is said to be haunted by Miss Kate Arnold, who roams the halls and greets guests with her ghostly figure.
