Ghost Towns in Pima County, Arizona

10 documented ghost towns

Pima County, Arizona, is home to 10 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 Total Wreck, Allen, Cerro Colorado, Helvetia, Kentucky Camp.

Where conditions are verified, expect 1 foundations only 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.

Pima, Arizona

Pima County Ghost Town FAQs

How many ghost towns are in Pima County, Arizona?

10 ghost towns are documented in Pima County, Arizona, each with its own guide on this page.

What are the most notable ghost towns in Pima County?

Standouts include Total Wreck, Allen, Cerro Colorado, Helvetia, Kentucky Camp. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.

What condition are Pima County's ghost towns in?

Among towns with verified conditions: 1 foundations only. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.

Can you visit the ghost towns in Pima County?

Access information is limited for these towns. Verify land ownership and local rules before visiting any site, and respect private property at all times.