Swansea
500th Ghost Town!
State: California
County: Inyo County
Founded: 1869
Abandoned: 1874
Peak Population: 700
Swansea marks our 500th ghost town! Named after the Welsh copper smelting city, it processed silver ore from the Cerro Gordo mines across Owens Lake. Ruins remain at the lakeshore.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall through spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- 500th ghost town!
- Named for Welsh city
- Smelted Cerro Gordo ore
Location
Address: Near Keeler, California
Coordinates: 36.525, -117.9083