Fish Springs

Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.

Fish Springs may refer to a location in the United States: Desert Shores, California, formerly known as Fish Springs Fish Springs, California Fish Springs, Nevada Fish Springs, Tennessee Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Utah Fish Springs Range, Utah Fish Springs, Utah

Fish Springs sold the one thing the country around it didn't have: water.

The on-the-ground condition of Fish Springs is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Fish Springs is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.