Quick Facts
- State
- California
- County
- Inyo County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Haiwee doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Haiwee (Timbisha: Heewi, meaning "Dove") is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California.
Inyo County holds 39 documented ghost towns, including Ashford Mill, Ballarat, Bend City — Haiwee keeps them company on the map.
The story of Haiwee
California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.
Haiwee (Timbisha: Heewi, meaning "Dove") is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 24 miles (39 km) south-southwest of Keeler, at an elevation of 4075 feet (1242 m).
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Haiwee 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 Haiwee 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 (“Haiwee, California”), CC BY-SA.