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Washoe

A ghost town of unknown status in Carbon County County, Montana.

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

Washoe ghost town, Montana
Photo: Luke Vargas (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Montana
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

You don't stumble onto Washoe by accident. That's rather the point. The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carbon County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Bean, Bear Creek, Bowler — Washoe keeps them company on the map.

The story of Washoe

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Washoe 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 Washoe 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.

Washoe FAQs

Where is Washoe located?
Washoe is in Carbon County County, Montana. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Washoe in?
Washoe sits in Carbon County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Carbon County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Washoe?
The Washoe Theater is a historic movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What remains at Washoe today?
The on-the-ground condition of Washoe 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.
Can you visit Washoe?
Here's the honest truth: access to Washoe 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 (“Washoe Theater”), CC BY-SA.

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