Ghost TownUSA

Ghost Town · Utah

Benmore

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Benmore feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Benmore may refer to: Benmore, Utah, United States Benmore Valley AVA, United States Benmore Botanic Garden, Scotland Benmore Gardens, Gauteng, South Africa Benmore Dam, New Zealand Benmore Peak, New Zealand Lake Benmore

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

02

The story of Benmore

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

Benmore may refer to: Benmore, Utah, United States Benmore Valley AVA, United States Benmore Botanic Garden, Scotland Benmore Gardens, Gauteng, South Africa Benmore Dam, New Zealand Benmore Peak, New Zealand Lake Benmore, New Zealand Benmore or Fair Head, a headland in Northern Ireland

03

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Benmore 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 Benmore 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.

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

Benmore FAQs

01Where is Benmore located?
Benmore is in Tooele County County, Utah. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Benmore in?
Benmore sits in Tooele County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Tooele County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Benmore?
Benmore may refer to: Benmore, Utah, United States Benmore Valley AVA, United States Benmore Botanic Garden, Scotland Benmore Gardens, Gauteng, South Africa Benmore Dam, New Zealand Benmore Peak, New Zealand Lake Benmore, New Zealand Benmore or Fair Head, a he
04What remains at Benmore today?
The on-the-ground condition of Benmore 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 Benmore?
Here's the honest truth: access to Benmore 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: account based on Wikipedia (“Benmore”), CC BY-SA.

08

More in Tooele County County

All 11 ghost towns in Tooele County County →