Ghost Towns in Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County, Arizona, is home to 5 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. From gold-rush camps to railroad sidings, the ghost towns of the American West trace the boom-and-bust cycles of mining frontiers. The names to know include Vulture City, Agua Caliente, Angel Camp, Marinette, Webb.

Where conditions are verified, expect 1 partial ruins sites. Access details are thin across this group, so research each town before setting out. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.