Lake Valley Historic Townsite
Lake Valley Historic Townsite is a ghost town in New Mexico, once a booming silver mining settlement founded in 1878. After its silver played out, the last resident left in 1994, leaving behind crumbling remnants.

šŸ“œ Historic mining town, now a ghost town, managed by the US Bureau of Land Management.
šŸ” Founded in 1878 after silver discovery, it once had a population of 4,000.

Why Go

āœØ Explore crumbling remnants of a booming silver town.
šŸš¶ Self-guided walking tour available.
šŸ« Visit restored schoolhouse and chapel.
šŸžļø Opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Access to older buildings restricted due to safety and vandalism.
šŸš« Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tips

šŸ’§ Drinking water available near the schoolhouse.

Cost

šŸ’° None.

Hours

šŸ•’ Thursday-Monday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

šŸš» Toilets

Located near the schoolhouse.

Last updated 5 days ago

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