You’ll Love Driving Through This Eerie Washington County Full Of Ghost Towns
Okanogan County is located in north central Washington, starting at the Canadian border. It’s remote, rural, and uniquely beautiful. It also happens to be home to half a dozen ghost towns and plenty of old mines, many of which you can still visit today.
When gold was discovered in the area in 1896, Bodie enjoyed a nice boom.
While the town has been empty for many decades, many of the structures are still standing.
Founded in 1900 by George B. Meacham and John W. Molson, this tiny town seemed to spring up overnight.
The population grew again in 1905, but by 1920, it was officially a ghost town. It's now an open-air museum, and the buildings are well cared for.
By 1903, it was an established town with a hotel (pictured here), railroad depot, and saloon.
The last mine here closed in 1951, so visiting truly feels like traveling back in time.
The county has an eerie energy to it, but it's also a fascinating place to visit.
If you love checking out Washington’s ghost towns, check out this haunting road trip.
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