Quick Facts
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Van Buren County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Racket Ridge long after the crowds moved on. Racket Ridge is a ghost town in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. Racket Ridge is located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) west-northwest of Scotland.
Racket Ridge is the lone documented ghost town in Van Buren County — for now.
The story of Racket Ridge
Arkansas ghost towns are lead and zinc mines, timber towns, and railroad stops in the Ozarks and the Delta.
Racket Ridge is a ghost town in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. Racket Ridge is located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) west-northwest of Scotland.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Racket Ridge 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 Racket Ridge 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 (“Racket Ridge, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.