Ghost Towns in Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
2 documented ghost towns
Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska, is home to 2 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. Timber camps, fishing villages, and gold-rush outposts define the Pacific ghost towns, tucked into mountains and coastline. The names to know include Chisana, Kennecott.
Where conditions are verified, expect 1 living historic and 1 preserved sites. 1 town is known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.
All Ghost Towns in Valdez-Cordova County
★ FeaturedLiving Historic
Chisana
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
★ FeaturedPreservedKennecott
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska
Valdez-Cordova County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska?
2 ghost towns are documented in Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in Valdez-Cordova County?
Standouts include Chisana, Kennecott. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are Valdez-Cordova County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 1 living historic, 1 preserved. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in Valdez-Cordova County?
1 town is known to be publicly accessible. For the rest, verify land ownership and access rules before visiting — and respect private property everywhere.