California Ghost Towns

California’s ghost towns are legendary. The Gold Rush of 1848 triggered one of the greatest mass migrations in human history and left behind hundreds of abandoned mining towns across the Sierra Nevada foothills and beyond. From the iconic ruins of Bodie to the lesser known camps of the Mojave Desert, California has more ghost towns than almost any other state – and each one tells a story of fortune, failure, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream.

Ghost Towns of California on Amazon

Looking to explore California’s ghost towns in more depth? The Ghost Towns of California series by Jason Smith spans 6 volumes, covering hundreds of the state’s abandoned communities in detail.

Browse the California Series on Amazon

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