The remains of a rowdy 1870s-80s silver boomtown famous as the place silver was found in sandstone — a geological oddity that once supported 2,000 residents, nine mining companies, and a mile-long Main Street. The restored 1877 Wells Fargo Express building now houses the Silver Reef Museum, surrounded by ruins, foundations, and interpretive markers.
| Category | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Leeds |
| Top activities | Silver Reef Museum in the Wells Fargo building, Self-guided ghost town walking tour, Powder house and kiln ruins, Cosmopolitan restaurant building and mining artifacts |
| Best time to visit | Year-round; spring and fall are most comfortable for the outdoor walking tour. Museum is open Monday-Saturday roughly 10 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sundays. |
| Entrance fee | Ghost town ruins free; museum admission approximately $5 per adult |
| Permits | None. Paved access via Silver Reef Road from I-15 exit 22 at Leeds. |
Visitor tip: The outdoor ruins walking tour is free and always open — go near golden hour for photos, then time the museum (small admission, about $5) for a weekday morning.
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