Three Lynx

Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.

Three Lynx is a ghost town in Clackamas County in the U.S. state of Oregon. The town was inhabited up until 2020, when the last few houses in the area were torn down. The ghost town is located twenty miles east of Estacada in the Mount Hood National Forest. The town, before becoming a ghost town, was notably one of the last few company towns in the United States.

The on-the-ground condition of Three Lynx 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 Three Lynx 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 Three Lynx is roughly 45.1261, -122.0714 — 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.