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King Island

A ghost town of unknown status in Nome Census Area County, Alaska.

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

Quick Facts

State
Alaska
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

King Island doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. King Island, Kings Island or King's Island may refer to: Australia King Island (Queensland) King Island, at Wellington Point, Queensland King Island (Tasmania) King Island Council, the local government area that contains

Nome Census Area County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Ayak, Council, Dickson — King Island keeps them company on the map.

The story of King Island

Alaska's ghost towns are the most extreme on the continent — total commitment, total abandonment, everything preserved by the cold.

King Island, Kings Island or King's Island may refer to: Australia King Island (Queensland) King Island, at Wellington Point, Queensland King Island (Tasmania) King Island Council, the local government area that contains the Tasmanian island Canada King Island (British Columbia) King Island (Nunavut) King Island (Saskatchewan) King Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, a settlement United States King Island (Alaska) King Island (California) Kings Island (California) King's Island (Connecticut) King's Island (Pennsylvania) Kings Island, amusement park in Mason, Ohio Elsewhere Kadan Kyun, formerly…

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of King Island 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 King Island 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.

King Island FAQs

Where is King Island located?
King Island is in Nome Census Area County, Alaska. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is King Island in?
King Island sits in Nome Census Area County, Alaska. See our full guide to ghost towns in Nome Census Area County for its neighbors.
What is the history of King Island?
King Island, Kings Island or King's Island may refer to: Australia King Island (Queensland) King Island, at Wellington Point, Queensland King Island (Tasmania) King Island Council, the local government area that contains the Tasmanian island Canada King Island
What remains at King Island today?
The on-the-ground condition of King Island 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 King Island?
Here's the honest truth: access to King Island 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 (“King Island”), CC BY-SA.

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