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Ghost Towns in San Bernardino County, California

30 documented ghost towns

San Bernardino County, California, is home to 30 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. Timber camps, fishing villages, and gold-rush outposts define the Pacific ghost towns, tucked into mountains and coastline. The names to know include Amboy, Calico, Goffs.

Where conditions are verified, expect 1 living historic and 1 preserved sites. 1 town is known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.

All Ghost Towns in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Ghost Town FAQs

How many ghost towns are in San Bernardino County, California?
30 ghost towns are documented in San Bernardino County, California, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in San Bernardino County?
Standouts include Amboy, Calico, Goffs. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are San Bernardino County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 1 living historic, 1 preserved, 1 partial ruins. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in San Bernardino County?
1 town is known to be publicly accessible. For the rest, verify land ownership and access rules before visiting — and respect private property everywhere.