Carbonado
Company Town
State: Washington
County: Pierce County
Founded: 1880
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 2,000
Carbonado was a coal mining company town with 2,000 residents. The company store, manager's house, and worker cottages survive - rare for Washington. About 680 residents remain. Near the Carbon River entrance to Mt. Rainier.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Company buildings survive
- Near Rainier
- ~680 residents
Location
Address: Carbonado, WA
Coordinates: 47.0833, -122.0333