Rockvale

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

Rockvale is an unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockvale had a population of 193. As of 2024, it is the site of a bar, a casino, and some homes. Little remains of the original town site except a nearby cemetery. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 212 and Montana Secondary Highway 310. Rock Creek runs south of town. Rockvale is home to many different businesses, such as a restaurant and lounge, a drive in restaurant and U haul dealer.

The on-the-ground condition of Rockvale 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Rockvale 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 Rockvale is roughly 45.5178, -108.8756 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.