Foundation-Only Ghost Towns in Washington

There are 5 foundation-only ghost towns documented in Washington. Foundation-only sites are where a town once stood and little more — cellar holes, stone footings, and scattered artifacts. They are for history-minded visitors who enjoy reading a landscape.

Notable examples include Bodie, Fairfax, Lester, Melmont, Monte Cristo. They cluster most densely in Pierce County, Okanogan County, King County. 4 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.