Ghost TownUSA

Ghost Town · Arizona

Adamsville

A ghost town of unknown status in Pinal County, Arizona.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Adamsville ghost town, Arizona
Plate I — Adamsville, ArizonaPhoto: Tony the Marine (talk) (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Adamsville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Adamsville was a populated place in Pinal County, Arizona. Once a thriving farm town, it became a ghost town by the 1920s.

Pinal County holds 14 documented ghost towns, including Alma, American Flag, Barcelona — Adamsville keeps them company on the map.

02

The story of Adamsville

Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.

Adamsville was a populated place in Pinal County, Arizona. Once a thriving farm town, it became a ghost town by the 1920s. Adamsville is located at an elevation is 1,450 feet (442 m), on the south bank of the Gila River, west of Florence, Arizona.

03

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Adamsville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

04

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Adamsville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Adamsville is roughly 33.0128, -111.4419 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

05

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

06

Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

07

Adamsville FAQs

01Where is Adamsville located?
Adamsville is in Pinal County, Arizona, mapped near 33.0128, -111.4419.
02What county is Adamsville in?
Adamsville sits in Pinal County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Pinal County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Adamsville?
Adamsville was a populated place in Pinal County, Arizona. Once a thriving farm town, it became a ghost town by the 1920s. Adamsville is located at an elevation is 1,450 feet (442 m), on the south bank of the Gila River, west of Florence, Arizona.
04What remains at Adamsville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Adamsville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Adamsville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Adamsville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Adamsville is roughly 33.0128, -111.4419 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Adamsville, Arizona”), CC BY-SA.

08

More in Pinal County

All 14 ghost towns in Pinal County →