Garnet
Montana's Best Preserved
State: Montana
County: Granite County
Founded: 1895
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 1,000
Garnet is Montana's best-preserved ghost town with 30 structures managed by the BLM. The first floor of the hotel is intact, as is the jail and multiple residences. Winter access is by snowmobile or ski only.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall (or winter by snowmobile)
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- 30 structures
- BLM managed
- Winter snowmobile access
Location
Address: Garnet Ghost Town, MT (BLM)
Coordinates: 46.7833, -113.2