Elkhorn

State Park Ghost Town

State: Montana County: Jefferson County Founded: 1872 Abandoned: 1920s Peak Population: 2,500

Elkhorn was a silver boomtown with its own fraternal hall and fine Victorian homes. The Fraternity Hall and Gillian Hall are now preserved by Montana State Parks.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer

Difficulty: Moderate

Time Needed: 2 hours

Quick Facts

  • Two-story Fraternity Hall preserved
  • Montana State Park
  • Silver boomtown

Location

Address: Elkhorn State Park, Montana

Coordinates: 46.2778, -111.9472