Blue Creek

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

Blue Creek Valley is an 18-mile (29 km) long valley located in northeast Box Elder County, Utah. It is endorheic with the Blue Creek Reservoir its low point located south in the valley's center. The valley is nestled between three mountainous regions. The West Hills and Blue Spring Hills border it to the east and southeast, respectively. The south abuts the north of the Promontory Mountains, and the west is formed by a small north–south range, the North Promontory Mountains. The north of the valley borders the south of Idaho's Pocatello Valley.

The on-the-ground condition of Blue Creek 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Blue Creek 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 Blue Creek is roughly 41.8622, -112.4569 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.