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Cerbat

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Cerbat ghost town, Arizona
Plate I — Cerbat, ArizonaPhoto: Rayc (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Cerbat by accident. That's rather the point. The Cerbat Mountains (Walapai: Ha'emede) is a mountain range in Mohave County in northwest Arizona immediately north of Kingman.

Mohave County holds 15 documented ghost towns, including Alamo Crossing, Aubrey Landing, Cedar — Cerbat keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Cerbat

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

The Cerbat Mountains (Walapai: Ha'emede) is a mountain range in Mohave County in northwest Arizona immediately north of Kingman. The Cerbat Mountains and the White Hills (Arizona) adjacent north, are the dividing ranges between the Detrital Valley west, and the Hualapai Valley east. It is a 23 mi long range trending slightly northwest–southeast.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Cerbat 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Cerbat 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 Cerbat is roughly 35.4311, -114.1677 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Cerbat FAQs

01Where is Cerbat located?
Cerbat is in Mohave County, Arizona, mapped near 35.4311, -114.1677.
02What county is Cerbat in?
Cerbat sits in Mohave County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Mohave County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Cerbat?
The Cerbat Mountains (Walapai: Ha'emede) is a mountain range in Mohave County in northwest Arizona immediately north of Kingman.
04What remains at Cerbat today?
The on-the-ground condition of Cerbat 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 Cerbat?
Here's the honest truth: access to Cerbat 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 Cerbat is roughly 35.4311, -114.1677 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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