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Washoe

A ghost town of unknown status in Carbon County County, Montana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Washoe ghost town, Montana
Plate I — Washoe, MontanaPhoto: Luke Vargas (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

You don't stumble onto Washoe by accident. That's rather the point. The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carbon County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Bean, Bear Creek, Bowler — Washoe keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Washoe

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

The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Washoe 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Washoe 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 Washoe is roughly 46.1281, -112.9531 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Washoe FAQs

01Where is Washoe located?
Washoe is in Carbon County County, Montana, mapped near 46.1281, -112.9531.
02What county is Washoe in?
Washoe sits in Carbon County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Carbon County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Washoe?
The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
04What remains at Washoe today?
The on-the-ground condition of Washoe 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.
05Can you visit Washoe?
Here's the honest truth: access to Washoe 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 Washoe is roughly 46.1281, -112.9531 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Washoe Theater”), CC BY-SA.

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