Dias E Ocho Creek Camp

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Dias e Ocho Creek Camp is a ghost town in Presidio County, Texas. It was founded as a United States Army camp built around the same time as nearby Fort Holland. These two camps were built as defense against Francisco Villa and his cohort of bandits. It was abandoned after World War I and is now located within the private Quinn Ranch property.

The on-the-ground condition of Dias E Ocho Creek Camp 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 Dias E Ocho Creek Camp 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.

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.