Quick Facts
- State
- Utah
- County
- Garfield County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Some places earn their silence — and Widtsoe is one of them. Widtsoe () is a ghost town in Garfield County, Utah, United States. Located in Johns Valley northeast of Bryce Canyon and along the Sevier River at the mouth of Sweetwater Creek, the town existed from about 1908 to 1936.
Garfield County County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Asay, Eagle City, Hillsdale — Widtsoe keeps them company on the map.
The story of Widtsoe
Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.
Widtsoe () is a ghost town in Garfield County, Utah, United States. Located in Johns Valley northeast of Bryce Canyon and along the Sevier River at the mouth of Sweetwater Creek, the town existed from about 1908 to 1936.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Widtsoe 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 Widtsoe 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 (“Widtsoe, Utah”), CC BY-SA.