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Riverview

A ghost town of unknown status in Kern County, California.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Riverview ghost town, California
Plate I — Riverview, CaliforniaPhoto: PCHS-NJROTC (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Riverview is one of them. Riverview High School is a four-year public high school in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Riverview educates students from ninth grade to twelfth grade.

Kern County holds 58 documented ghost towns, including Asphalto, Desert Spring, Freeman Junction — Riverview keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Riverview

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

Riverview High School is a four-year public high school in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Riverview educates students from ninth grade to twelfth grade. As of the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,606 students and 127 teachers. The school's mascot is the ram. As of the 2015-2016 school year, it is the largest school in the county.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Riverview 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 Riverview 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.

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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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Riverview FAQs

01Where is Riverview located?
Riverview is in Kern County, California. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Riverview in?
Riverview sits in Kern County, California. See our full guide to ghost towns in Kern County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Riverview?
Riverview High School is a four-year public high school in Sarasota, Florida, United States. Riverview educates students from ninth grade to twelfth grade. As of the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,606 students and 127 teachers.
04What remains at Riverview today?
The on-the-ground condition of Riverview 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 Riverview?
Here's the honest truth: access to Riverview 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: account based on Wikipedia (“Riverview High School (Sarasota, Florida)”), CC BY-SA.

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