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Granite Ghost Town State Park, Phillipsburg, MT

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Granite Ghost Town State Park

Preserved remains of an 1890s silver mining town reached by a steep, winding mountain road.

347 Granite Road Phillipsburg, MT 59858 · Phillipsburg, MT

About Granite Ghost Town State Park

Granite Ghost Town State Park protects the ruins of a silver boomtown that flourished in the 1890s before a financial panic shut its mine. Visitors can see the superintendent's house and the ruins of the miners' union hall, both documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey. No one lives in the camp today. The approach road from Philipsburg climbs about 1,280 feet and is narrow and winding, so drivers should be ready to pull over for oncoming traffic. A high-clearance vehicle is needed, and the site is not reachable by RV or bus. Photography, heritage history, and wildlife viewing are popular here.

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