Ghost Towns in Custer County, South Dakota

Custer County, South Dakota, is home to 8 documented ghost towns — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. Railroad towns, homestead settlements, and agricultural communities dot the Plains — many faded when the rails moved on or the dust settled. The names to know include Spokane, Tigerville, Ivanhoe, Junction City, Kiddville.

Where conditions are verified, expect 2 foundations only sites. 2 towns are 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.