Silver City
Best Preserved PNW
State: Idaho
County: Owyhee County
Founded: 1864
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 3,000
Silver City is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the Pacific Northwest. Over 75 buildings survive, including the 1866 Our Lady of Tears church. About 25 people summer here. Access requires 4WD.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-early Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (4WD)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- 75+ buildings
- 1866 church
- Summer residents only
Location
Address: Silver City, ID
Coordinates: 43.0167, -116.7333