Quick Facts
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Clackamas County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
You don't stumble onto New Era by accident. That's rather the point. New Era is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. Its post office opened in 1876 and closed in 1940.
Clackamas County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Bull Run, Cherryville, Linn City — New Era keeps them company on the map.
The story of New Era
Oregon's ghost towns are timber camps and high-desert gold strikes, preserved by dry air and long distances.
New Era is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. Its post office opened in 1876 and closed in 1940.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of New Era 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 New Era 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 (“New Era, Oregon”), CC BY-SA.