Rimini isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Rimini, () is a ghost town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is one of the oldest mining districts in the state. It was established when silver lodes were discovered in 1864.
Lewis and Clark County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Marysville — Rimini keeps them company on the map.
The story of Rimini
Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.
Rimini, () is a ghost town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is one of the oldest mining districts in the state. It was established when silver lodes were discovered in 1864. Other names for the district were Lewis and Clark, Tenmile, Vaughn, Colorado, and Bear Gulch. It was the site of Camp Rimini.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Rimini 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 Rimini 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 Rimini is roughly 46.4881, -112.2467 — 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
Rimini FAQs
01Where is Rimini located?
02What county is Rimini in?
03What is the history of Rimini?
04What remains at Rimini today?
05Can you visit Rimini?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Rimini, Montana”), CC BY-SA.
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