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Fry Canyon

A ghost town of unknown status in San Juan County County, Utah.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Fry Canyon ghost town, Utah
Photo: Philkon Phil Konstantin (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Utah
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Fry Canyon isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Fry Canyon was a small community in San Juan County, Utah, United States, located in Fry Canyon, just south of White Canyon, 50 miles (80 km) west on State Route 95 from its junction with U.S. Route 191 at Blanding.

San Juan County County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Home of Truth, Verdure — Fry Canyon keeps them company on the map.

The story of Fry Canyon

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

Fry Canyon was a small community in San Juan County, Utah, United States, located in Fry Canyon, just south of White Canyon, 50 miles (80 km) west on State Route 95 from its junction with U.S. Route 191 at Blanding.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Fry Canyon 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Fry Canyon 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.

Good to know

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.

Fry Canyon FAQs

Where is Fry Canyon located?
Fry Canyon is in San Juan County County, Utah. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Fry Canyon in?
Fry Canyon sits in San Juan County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in San Juan County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Fry Canyon?
Fry Canyon was a small community in San Juan County, Utah, United States, located in Fry Canyon, just south of White Canyon, 50 miles (80 km) west on State Route 95 from its junction with U.S. Route 191 at Blanding.
What remains at Fry Canyon today?
The on-the-ground condition of Fry Canyon 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.
Can you visit Fry Canyon?
Here's the honest truth: access to Fry Canyon 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Fry Canyon, Utah”), CC BY-SA.

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