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Zeniff

A ghost town of unknown status in Navajo County, Arizona.

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

Zeniff ghost town, Arizona
Photo: Villageratt (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

If walls could talk, Zeniff would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Zeniff, Arizona was a town in Navajo County, Arizona located approximately 15 miles SW of Holbrook, Arizona off SR 377, near "Dry Lake".

Navajo County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Brigham City, Obed, Sunset — Zeniff keeps them company on the map.

The story of Zeniff

Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.

Zeniff, Arizona was a town in Navajo County, Arizona located approximately 15 miles SW of Holbrook, Arizona off SR 377, near "Dry Lake".

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Zeniff 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 Zeniff 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.

Zeniff FAQs

Where is Zeniff located?
Zeniff is in Navajo County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Zeniff in?
Zeniff sits in Navajo County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Navajo County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Zeniff?
Zeniff, Arizona was a town in Navajo County, Arizona located approximately 15 miles SW of Holbrook, Arizona off SR 377, near "Dry Lake".
What remains at Zeniff today?
The on-the-ground condition of Zeniff 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 Zeniff?
Here's the honest truth: access to Zeniff 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 (“Zeniff, Arizona”), CC BY-SA.

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