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Camping: Dispersed, no formal campgrounds
Water: Provide your own.
Fees: None
Elevation: 6358 ft
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Spring
Mid February through Late April
Fall
October through Mid December
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Bradshaw City Ghost Town
Arizona
Bradshaw City, AZ 86343
Yavapai County
34°11'48.1"N 112°21'19.0"W
Prescott National Forest
Directions: Take I-17 North, Take EXIT 248 from I-17 North toward Bumble Bee/Crown King. Turn left onto Bumble Bee Rd. Turn right onto S Bumble Bee Rd/County Hwy-59. Continue to follow County Hwy-59. County Hwy-59 becomes Crown King Rd. Turn slight left onto E Crown King Rd. Turn right onto S Senator Hwy/Back Road to Crown King (Portions unpaved). Continue to follow S Senator Hwy for 1.6 miles. Destination is on the left.
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Bradshaw City Ghost Town
Explore the historic ruins of Bradshaw City, a former gold-mining boomtown established in 1863 in Yavapai County, Arizona. Once home to nearly 5,000 residents, today it offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into Arizona's mining past, surrounded by beautiful forested landscapes.
Bradshaw City, named after its founder William D. Bradshaw, was established in 1863 following a major gold discovery on the northwest slope of Mount Wasson. What started as a modest tent settlement quickly flourished into a bustling mining community. At its height, the town boasted hundreds of structures, including saloons, eateries, dance halls, and lodgings, serving a vibrant population of nearly 5,000 fortune seekers.
The town’s lifeblood was the Tiger Mine, located near the historic "Central #26: Crown King Back-road." However, by the late 1870s, the mining industry began to wane, prompting miners to disperse. By the 1880s, Bradshaw City had largely faded into obscurity as the Tiger Mine's output dwindled.
Today, visitors can explore the remains of this once-thriving town. Scattered stone foundations and a surviving forest service marker stand as echoes of its past. A portion of the cemetery remains, a solemn reminder of Bradshaw City’s rich yet fleeting history.
Rachel, the founder of AZ Places, camped at Bradshaw City in April 2021, venturing through small canyons and side roads. She discovered piles of stones marking the remnants of old structures and found a wooden archway believed to be part of the town’s mining operations. The peaceful forest environment offers endless exploration opportunities and stunning scenery.
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District