Bayhorse
BLM Preserved
State: Idaho
County: Custer County
Founded: 1877
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 600
Bayhorse was a silver mining town with 600 residents. It closed in the 1940s. The BLM now manages the site with 15+ original buildings including the assay office, schoolhouse, and ore bins. One of Idaho's best-preserved ghost towns.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- 15+ original buildings
- BLM managed
- Assay office survives
Location
Address: Bayhorse, ID (BLM)
Coordinates: 44.4167, -114.3333