Ghost Towns in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Hidalgo County, New Mexico, is home to 2 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 Shakespeare, Steins.

Where conditions are verified, expect 1 preserved and 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.