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Fort Holland

A ghost town of unknown status in Presidio County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Fort Holland. Fort Holland (also referred to as Camp Holland) is a ghost town and former military installment in Presidio County, Texas, United States. It is located west of the city of Valentine.

Presidio County holds 14 documented ghost towns, including Adobes, Candelaria, Casa Piedra — Fort Holland keeps them company on the map.

The story of Fort Holland

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

Fort Holland (also referred to as Camp Holland) is a ghost town and former military installment in Presidio County, Texas, United States. It is located west of the city of Valentine.

Fort Holland started with soldiers before it had settlers — the frontier's usual order of operations.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Fort Holland 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 Fort Holland 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.

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.

Fort Holland FAQs

Where is Fort Holland located?
Fort Holland is in Presidio County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Fort Holland in?
Fort Holland sits in Presidio County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Presidio County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Fort Holland?
Fort Holland (also referred to as Camp Holland) is a ghost town and former military installment in Presidio County, Texas, United States. It is located west of the city of Valentine.
What remains at Fort Holland today?
The on-the-ground condition of Fort Holland 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.
Can you visit Fort Holland?
Here's the honest truth: access to Fort Holland 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Fort Holland, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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