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Orogrande

A ghost town of unknown status in Idaho County, Idaho.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Orogrande doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Orogrande Airport (FAA LID: 75C) is a public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.15 mi, 1.85 km) northeast of the central business district of Orogrande, in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is owned by the U.

Idaho County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Burgdorf, Florence, Warren — Orogrande keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Orogrande

Idaho's ghost towns burned fast — placer gold camps that lasted a season, then timber towns the forest is still swallowing.

Orogrande Airport (FAA LID: 75C) is a public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.15 mi, 1.85 km) northeast of the central business district of Orogrande, in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Orogrande 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Orogrande 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 Orogrande is roughly 45.7303, -115.5278 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Orogrande FAQs

01Where is Orogrande located?
Orogrande is in Idaho County, Idaho, mapped near 45.7303, -115.5278.
02What county is Orogrande in?
Orogrande sits in Idaho County, Idaho. See our full guide to ghost towns in Idaho County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Orogrande?
Orogrande Airport (FAA LID: 75C) is a public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.15 mi, 1.85 km) northeast of the central business district of Orogrande, in Idaho County, Idaho, United States. It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.
04What remains at Orogrande today?
The on-the-ground condition of Orogrande 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.
05Can you visit Orogrande?
Here's the honest truth: access to Orogrande 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 Orogrande is roughly 45.7303, -115.5278 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Orogrande Airport”), CC BY-SA.

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