Ghost Towns in Sierra County, New Mexico

Sierra County, New Mexico, is home to 3 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 Chloride, Kingston, Lake Valley.

Where conditions are verified, expect 2 living historic and 1 partial ruins sites. 3 towns are 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.