Timeline
16:21
Walk the main road through the Cherokee Museum & Ghost Town. Spot the old Wells Fargo Bank structure and keep an eye out for residents, as people still live in scattered parts of the town.
17:06
Stay for the sunset. The light shifts as the sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the historic structures.
17:26
Check if the small museum is open for a final look inside before it gets too dark. Hours vary, so check the current schedule.
Local tip
Tread carefully and respect the privacy of residents who still call this ghost town home.
Check before you go
- The museum has varying opening hours. Check the current schedule before you go.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oroville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).