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Sunshine

A ghost town of unknown status in Tooele County County, Utah.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Sunshine ghost town, Utah
Photo: Елена Лёвкина (Copyrighted free use) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Utah
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Sunshine by accident. That's rather the point. Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. also known as "NSP", is a manufacturer of dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and personal care products.

Tooele County County holds 11 documented ghost towns, including Ajax, Aragonite, Benmore — Sunshine keeps them company on the map.

The story of Sunshine

Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.

Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. also known as "NSP", is a manufacturer of dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and personal care products. It is based in Lehi, Utah, with a manufacturing facility in Spanish Fork, Utah.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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.

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.

Sunshine FAQs

Where is Sunshine located?
Sunshine is in Tooele County County, Utah. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Sunshine in?
Sunshine sits in Tooele County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Tooele County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Sunshine?
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. also known as "NSP", is a manufacturer of dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and personal care products. It is based in Lehi, Utah, with a manufacturing facility in Spanish Fork, Utah.
What remains at Sunshine today?
The on-the-ground condition of Sunshine 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.
Can you visit Sunshine?
Here's the honest truth: access to Sunshine 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: description based on Wikipedia (“Nature's Sunshine Products”), CC BY-SA.

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