Ophir Ghost Town
Around 1860 gold was discovered near this place later named Ophir after the Ophir Canyon.
Ophir is an abandoned mine, but there are still people live in the small town.
There is a small mining museum.
Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Ophir - Ghost Town |
Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
Time required: | 1 hour |
Descripton: | Gold Mining Town |
Next town: | Salt Lake City, UT |
Findable: | easy - next to the road |
Fee area: | no fee |
Giftshop: | yes |
Food or drinks: | no |
Kind of attraction: | Ghost Town/ Mining |
Best time to vistit: | not in winter (snow) |
Address: | Ophir, Utah |
Directions: | From Lehi take Highway 73 West . Turn right on Hwy 73 thean take Ophir Canyon Road |
Opening Hours: | 24/7 |
Last visited: | September 2018 |