If walls could talk, Giles would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Giles is a ghost town along the Fremont River in the Blue Valley of Wayne County, Utah, United States. The town was inhabited circa 1883–1919.
Wayne County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Caineville, Fruita, Notom — Giles keeps them company on the map.
The story of Giles
Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.
Giles is a ghost town along the Fremont River in the Blue Valley of Wayne County, Utah, United States. The town was inhabited circa 1883–1919.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles is roughly 38.3694, -110.8481 — 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
Giles FAQs
01Where is Giles located?
02What county is Giles in?
03What is the history of Giles?
04What remains at Giles today?
05Can you visit Giles?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Giles, Utah”), CC BY-SA.
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