Lark isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Lark is a ghost town located 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Herriman in the Oquirrh Mountains of southwest Salt Lake County, Utah in the United States.
Salt Lake County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Bacchus, Bingham Canyon, Garfield — Lark keeps them company on the map.
The story of Lark
Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.
Lark is a ghost town located 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Herriman in the Oquirrh Mountains of southwest Salt Lake County, Utah in the United States. Lark was founded and settled by miners due to its location nearby several, now defunct, copper mines.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Lark 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 Lark 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 Lark is roughly 40.5250, -112.0964 — 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
Lark FAQs
01Where is Lark located?
02What county is Lark in?
03What is the history of Lark?
04What remains at Lark today?
05Can you visit Lark?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Lark, Utah”), CC BY-SA.
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