Entry No. 63 — the Missoula file — filed under: ghost town

Granite Ghost Town State Park

Established after silver was discovered here in 1872, Granite quickly grew into a bustling boomtown known as the 'Silver Queen' before collapsing after the silver panic of 1893. Today, the abandoned mountain site is preserved as a state park, featuring the skeletal brick ruins of the Miners' Union Hall and the well-preserved superintendent's house. Visitors can wander the quiet, pine-forested ruins where over 3,000 miners and their families once lived.

The move: Take a scenic, rugged drive up the mountain to hike the pine-shaded trails, photograph the towering brick ruins of the Miners' Union Hall, and enjoy a quiet picnic among the historic foundations.

📍 Before you go The site is a designated Montana State Park that is free and legally open to the public for self-guided exploration, though the access road is rugged and requires high-clearance vehicles.

• 📍 Philipsburg
• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: Granite State Park, Philipsburg, MT 59858, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: fwp.mt.gov

last checked: 2026-07-20