Utah Ghost Towns

Utah’s ghost towns sit in some of the most spectacular scenery in the American West. Silver and gold mining towns in the Wasatch and Oquirrh ranges, copper mining communities in the desert west, and pioneer Mormon settlements that were established and then abandoned as the agricultural potential of the land proved limited all left fascinating ruins across the state. Utah ghost towns often require four-wheel drive and serious preparation to visit, but the landscapes they sit in make the effort worthwhile.

Ghost Towns of Utah on Amazon

Looking to explore Utah’s ghost towns in more depth? The Ghost Towns of Utah series by Jason Smith spans 3 volumes covering the state’s most compelling abandoned communities.

Browse the Utah Series on Amazon

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