📜 Historic mining town in Inyo County, California, founded in 1897 in the Panamint Valley of the Mojave Desert. 🔍 Once a bustling supply point, now a virtual ghost town and popular destination for history and off-road enthusiasts. Named after a famous Australian gold rush town. # Why Go 👻 Explore authentic old buildings, ruins, and the old graveyard/cemetery 📖 Learn about California Gold Rush history and its past, including famous prospectors and connections to the Manson Family 🏜️ Experience a remote desert landscape and outpost 📸 Great photo opportunities of derelict structures, old equipment, and desert landscapes 🚗 Popular for off-road expeditions into Panamint Range and Death Valley, accessible via dirt roads for four-wheeling 🤝 Visit the general store and chat with locals # Why Avoid ⚠️ Remote, requires driving on rocky, uneven dirt roads; few services nearby 🥵 Extreme heat in summer; bring plenty of water and food 🐍 Watch for snakes, scorpions, and other desert wildlife 📵 No cell service and very few guaranteed services nearby # Tips ⛽ Ensure you have enough gas, food, and water before visiting. 👟 Wear suitable clothing and footwear for desert exploration. 🏕️ Camping is available for a fee. 🗺️ Located outside Death Valley National Park, use a map for navigation. # Cost 💰 Free to visit, camping $3.00 per night. # Hours 🕒 General store operates sporadically. # 🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking available.