Ghost Town, Mine Tour, and Museum

by Dawnpilot · November 9, 2022

Visit treasures preserved in the Old West

Castle Dome Mine and Museum Fluorescent Rocks — See fluorescent rocks on the Castle Dome Mine Tour

Along I-95 in Arizona, between Yuma and Quartzsite, is a well-preserved ghost town and mine well worth a visit. Walk through 50+ buildings to see how as many as 3000 people lived in the last 1800s. Ride the tram through the mine tour to travel 650 feet below the surface.

View west of Castle Dome
Castle Dome saloon
Castle Dome diner
Castle Dome Stage Depot
Castle Dome Stage Depot
Castle Dome jail
Castle Dome mercantile
Castle Dome school room
Castle Dome blacksmith
Castle Dome mercantile
Castle Dome stove

As a museum, there is an amazing amount of artifacts throughout, from the mercantile to the school, blacksmith, barber shop, stage coach stop, café, church, sheriff’s office and five bars. Admission to the self-guided tour of the ghost town is $15; the mine tour is $75. Check the site for hours.

Admission to the self-guided tour of the ghost town is $15; the mine tour is $75. Check the site for hours.