Some ghost towns feel like museums. Pinehurst feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Pinehurst State Airport (FAA LID: 24S) is a public airport located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Pinehurst, in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.
Jackson County County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Buncom, Copper (Jackson County), Persist — Pinehurst keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pinehurst
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
Pinehurst State Airport (FAA LID: 24S) is a public airport located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Pinehurst, in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst is roughly 42.1102, -122.3832 — 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
Pinehurst FAQs
01Where is Pinehurst located?
02What county is Pinehurst in?
03What is the history of Pinehurst?
04What remains at Pinehurst today?
05Can you visit Pinehurst?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Pinehurst State Airport”), CC BY-SA.
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