Jeffrey City Ghost Town
A former uranium mining boomtown in Wyoming, Jeffrey City boomed in the Atomic Age and was largely abandoned after the industry collapsed in 1982, now known as a ghost town with a small remaining population.

📜 Former uranium mining boomtown in Fremont County, Wyoming, now largely abandoned.
🔍 Known as a symbol of a boom-and-bust cycle in the Atomic Age.

Why Go

🚶 Explore a historic ghost town and remnants of a once-thriving mining town
📸 Unique photo opportunities of decaying and abandoned structures
🏞️ Experience the stark beauty of Wyoming's landscape and a modern American ghost town with a small community
📖 Learn about the rise and fall of a mining community
💎 Hunt for jade and explore Oregon Trail history

Why Avoid

⚠️ Buildings are hazardous and boarded up, do not enter
🚫 Very remote location with limited services and a long drive through a desolate area
🥶 Subject to harsh weather conditions
ℹ️ Atlas Obscura states it is 'no longer accessible to visitors', though walking the streets is possible

Tips

⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey; a gas station/restaurant (Split Rock Café) is available on Highway 789 🤝 Respect the privacy and properties of the few remaining residents
⛪ Jeffrey City Community Baptist Church offers free overnight stays for bicyclists
🏺 Consider visiting the local pottery shop

🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking available throughout the town.

Last updated 28 days ago

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