Quick Facts
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Boise County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Placerville just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Placerville is a populated place in Boise County, Idaho, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Boise County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Quartzburg — Placerville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Placerville
Idaho's ghost towns burned fast — placer gold camps that lasted a season, then timber towns the forest is still swallowing.
Placerville is a populated place in Boise County, Idaho, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Placerville 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 Placerville 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 (“Placerville, Idaho”), CC BY-SA.