Quick Facts
- State
- Utah
- County
- Salt Lake County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Garfield isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Garfield County is a county in south central Utah, United States.
Salt Lake County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Bacchus, Bingham Canyon, Lark — Garfield keeps them company on the map.
The story of Garfield
Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.
Garfield County is a county in south central Utah, United States. As of the 2020 United States census the population was 5,083, making it the fifth-least populous county in Utah; with about one inhabitant per square mile, it is also the least densely populated county in Utah. Its county seat and largest city is Panguitch.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Garfield 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 Garfield 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Garfield County, Utah”), CC BY-SA.