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Lamonta

A ghost town of unknown status in Jefferson County County, Oregon.

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

Lamonta ghost town, Oregon
Photo: Ian Poellet (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Oregon
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Lamonta long after the crowds moved on. The Lamonta Compound – Prineville Supervisor's Warehouse is a complex of buildings and related infrastructure owned an operated by the Ochoco National Forest in Prineville, Oregon, United States.

Jefferson County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Ashwood, Geneva, Grandview — Lamonta keeps them company on the map.

The story of Lamonta

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

The Lamonta Compound – Prineville Supervisor's Warehouse is a complex of buildings and related infrastructure owned an operated by the Ochoco National Forest in Prineville, Oregon, United States. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933–1934, it is the headquarters for field operations in the national forest and is typical of projects carried out by the CCC on behalf of the Forest Service.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Lamonta 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 Lamonta 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.

Lamonta FAQs

Where is Lamonta located?
Lamonta is in Jefferson County County, Oregon. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Lamonta in?
Lamonta sits in Jefferson County County, Oregon. See our full guide to ghost towns in Jefferson County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Lamonta?
The Lamonta Compound – Prineville Supervisor's Warehouse is a complex of buildings and related infrastructure owned an operated by the Ochoco National Forest in Prineville, Oregon, United States.
What remains at Lamonta today?
The on-the-ground condition of Lamonta 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 Lamonta?
Here's the honest truth: access to Lamonta 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 (“Lamonta Compound – Prineville Supervisor's Warehouse”), CC BY-SA.

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