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Posted in Utah Nature July 18, 2015 by Catherine Armstrong

18 Abandoned Places in Utah that Nature is Reclaiming

It’s not uncommon to see old pioneer cabins, sheds and outbuildings in rural Utah — they’re even used to house animals or farming equipment. You’ll even find abandoned stores, gas stations, hotels and mills. These places were all abandoned long ago, and nature is starting to reclaim them. These photographs were taken between 2007 and 2015 — some of these abandoned spots might be knocked down or otherwise destroyed today.

1) House, Thistle

2) Old Grist Mill, Brigham City

3) Gas Station, Fruitland

4) Stone House, Santa Clara River

5) Cottonwood Paper Mill, Big Cottonwood Canyon

6) Tintic Standard Reduction Mill, Goshen

7) Train Station, Thompson Springs

8) Old Homestead, Near Duchesne river

9) Abandoned Sheds and Houses, Near Mammoth

10) Gas Pump, Parowan

11) Farm Truck and Barn, Somewhere in rural Utah

12) Log Home, near Hatch

13) Abandoned House, Northern Utah

14) Hotel, Modena

15) Cinder Block Building, Logan

16) Old Store Flooring, Nephi

17) Cow Canyon Trading Post, Bluff

18) Little Adobe House, Emery County

Are there any other abandoned spots you’ve seen being taken back by nature? Share locations and photos below!

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.