Darknell

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

Della Prell Darknell Campbell (née Prell; December 22, 1889 – died after 1971) was an American educator. She was the Dean of girls at North Central High School in Spokane, Washington.

The on-the-ground condition of Darknell 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 Darknell 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 Darknell is roughly 47.4278, -117.1685 — 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.