Garnet Ghost Town is a historic Montana mining town located in Granite County in west central Montana, sitting high up at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet, surrounded by magnificent mountains and ancient forests. It dates to 1860 and was built on the garnet lode. The whole area was rich in gold and in 1898, almost 1,000 people lived in it.

The town was abandoned about 20 years later when there was no more gold. About 30 buildings have been well preserved, such asthe J.R. Wells Hotel, Kelly's Bar, Dahl's Saloon and the F.A. Davey's Store. There is a Visitor Center with books, cards and memorabilia, a number of interpretive signs and self-guided trails. The town is open year around. In the winter, Garnet is very popular for snow mobiling and cross-country skiing. Winter cabin rentals are available.

Granite County, Montana, Phone: 406-329-3914

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