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Ehrenberg

A ghost town of unknown status in La Paz County, Arizona.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Ehrenberg ghost town, Arizona
Plate I — Ehrenberg, ArizonaPhoto: Marine 69-71 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers Ehrenberg long after the crowds moved on. Ehrenberg, also historically spelled "Ehrenburg", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2010 census.

La Paz County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including La Paz, Swansea — Ehrenberg keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Ehrenberg

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

Ehrenberg, also historically spelled "Ehrenburg", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2010 census. Ehrenberg is named for its founder, Herman Ehrenberg. Ehrenberg is located on the Colorado River, which forms the border with Riverside County, California, near the city of Blythe. It is situated close to Interstate 10, at the southern end of the Parker Valley and next to the Palo Verde Valley.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Ehrenberg 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 Ehrenberg 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 Ehrenberg is roughly 33.6175, -114.4883 — 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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Ehrenberg FAQs

01Where is Ehrenberg located?
Ehrenberg is in La Paz County, Arizona, mapped near 33.6175, -114.4883.
02What county is Ehrenberg in?
Ehrenberg sits in La Paz County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in La Paz County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Ehrenberg?
Ehrenberg, also historically spelled "Ehrenburg", is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2010 census. Ehrenberg is named for its founder, Herman Ehrenberg.
04What remains at Ehrenberg today?
The on-the-ground condition of Ehrenberg 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 Ehrenberg?
Here's the honest truth: access to Ehrenberg 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 Ehrenberg is roughly 33.6175, -114.4883 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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