There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Idiotville has it. Idiotville is a ghost town in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States, near the mouth of Idiot Creek on the Wilson River, on the route of Oregon Route 6. Idiotville's elevation is 1,200 feet (370 m).
Tillamook County County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Bayocean, Blaine, Brighton — Idiotville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Idiotville
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Idiotville is a ghost town in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States, near the mouth of Idiot Creek on the Wilson River, on the route of Oregon Route 6. Idiotville's elevation is 1,200 feet (370 m).
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Idiotville 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 Idiotville 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 Idiotville is roughly 45.6194, -123.4181 — 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
Idiotville FAQs
01Where is Idiotville located?
02What county is Idiotville in?
03What is the history of Idiotville?
04What remains at Idiotville today?
05Can you visit Idiotville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Idiotville, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.
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