Tiller

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

Tiller is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 227 and the South Umpqua River, in the Umpqua National Forest. Tiller was named for Aaron Tiller, who settled in the locality. Tiller post office was established in 1902. Tiller is zip code 97484 in area code 541, although parts of the town are included in the zip code of neighboring Days Creek. Tiller is served by the 825 exchange.

The on-the-ground condition of Tiller 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 Tiller 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 Tiller is roughly 42.9283, -122.9511 — 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.