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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Ehrenberg FAQs
01Where is Ehrenberg located?
02What county is Ehrenberg in?
03What is the history of Ehrenberg?
04What remains at Ehrenberg today?
05Can you visit Ehrenberg?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Ehrenberg, Arizona”), CC BY-SA.
More in La Paz County
La Paz
La Paz Co., Arizona
Read the guideSwansea
La Paz Co., Arizona
Read the guideKofa
Yuma Co., Arizona
Read the guideCastle Dome
Yuma Co., Arizona
Read the guideCastle Dome Landing
Yuma Co., Arizona
Read the guideDome
Yuma Co., Arizona
Read the guide