Mud Springs

Nebraska's ghost towns are railroad and homestead towns, spaced every few miles along lines the trains don't run anymore.

Mud Springs may refer to: El Dorado, California Richardson Springs, California An early settlement that preceded San Dimas, California was called Mud Springs. Mud Spring (Antelope Valley), California Mud Springs Station Archeological District, Nebraska Mud Springs Community, Western Australia

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

The on-the-ground condition of Mud 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 Mud 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.