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Aragonite

A ghost town of unknown status in Tooele County County, Utah.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Aragonite ghost town, Utah
Photo: Tedder (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Utah
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Aragonite long after the crowds moved on. The Aragonite Hazardous Waste Incinerator is a waste disposal facility currently operated by Clean Harbors. It is located in Aragonite, Tooele County, Utah, United States, located in the western portion of the state.

Tooele County County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Ajax, Benmore, Delle — Aragonite keeps them company on the map.

The story of Aragonite

Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.

The Aragonite Hazardous Waste Incinerator is a waste disposal facility currently operated by Clean Harbors. It is located in Aragonite, Tooele County, Utah, United States, located in the western portion of the state.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Aragonite 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Aragonite 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.

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.

Aragonite FAQs

Where is Aragonite located?
Aragonite is in Tooele County County, Utah. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Aragonite in?
Aragonite sits in Tooele County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Tooele County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Aragonite?
The Aragonite Hazardous Waste Incinerator is a waste disposal facility currently operated by Clean Harbors. It is located in Aragonite, Tooele County, Utah, United States, located in the western portion of the state.
What remains at Aragonite today?
The on-the-ground condition of Aragonite 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.
Can you visit Aragonite?
Here's the honest truth: access to Aragonite 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Aragonite Hazardous Waste Incinerator”), CC BY-SA.

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