Atlanta
End of the Road
State: Idaho
County: Elmore County
Founded: 1864
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,000
Atlanta was a gold mining town in the 1860s. It remains one of the most remote inhabited places in the Lower 48, accessible only by long dirt roads. About 30 hardy residents live there year-round. Cell service and internet are unreliable.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Difficult (long dirt roads)
Time Needed: Day trip minimum
Quick Facts
- 100+ miles from pavement
- About 30 residents
- No reliable cell service
Location
Address: Atlanta, ID
Coordinates: 43.8, -115.1167