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Oak Grove

A partially ruined ghost town in Carroll County, Arkansas.

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

Oak Grove ghost town, Arkansas
Photo: DemocraticLuntz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Partial Ruins
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Oak Grove doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Oak Grove is a town in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 386 at the 2020 census. The population estimate is 285 as of 2024.

Carroll County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Carrollton, Denver, Gaskins — Oak Grove keeps them company on the map.

The story of Oak Grove

Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.

Oak Grove is a town in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 386 at the 2020 census. The population estimate is 285 as of 2024.

What you'll find today

Oak Grove survives as partial ruins — standing walls, collapsed roofs, and the bones of a town that once was. Ruin sites can be hazardous: watch for open shafts, unstable masonry, and wildlife sheltering in debris. Bring sturdy boots and photograph from safe distances.

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 Oak Grove 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.

Oak Grove FAQs

Where is Oak Grove located?
Oak Grove is in Carroll County, Arkansas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Oak Grove in?
Oak Grove sits in Carroll County, Arkansas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Carroll County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Oak Grove?
Oak Grove is a town in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 386 at the 2020 census. The population estimate is 285 as of 2024.
What remains at Oak Grove today?
Oak Grove survives as partial ruins — standing walls, collapsed roofs, and the bones of a town that once was. Ruin sites can be hazardous: watch for open shafts, unstable masonry, and wildlife sheltering in debris. Bring sturdy boots and photograph from safe distances.
Can you visit Oak Grove?
Here's the honest truth: access to Oak Grove 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 (“Oak Grove, Carroll County, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.

More Ghost Towns in Carroll County

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