Sablon

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

Sablon, a French word, may refer to: Sablon (in French) or Zavel (in Dutch), a square on a hill by the same name, in the old area of Brussels Sablons (disambiguation), the name of several communes in France Sablon diecast, a miniature toy car maker from Belgium Sablon, California, a ghost town in the Mojave Desert People with the surname Sablon: Germaine Sablon, French singer and actress Jean Sablon, French singer and actor Paul Sablon (1888–1940), Belgian film director and animal trainer

The on-the-ground condition of Sablon 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 Sablon 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 Sablon is roughly 34.1747, -114.9944 — 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.