Silver City
In 1866, this mining town had 3,000 residents, but today only a handful of people reside in the town. Visitors can enjoy the partially restored historical buildings and old mine sites.
Location: 70 miles southwest of Boise, in the Owyhee Mountains
How to get there: From highway 78 near Murphy, turn off at the Silver City sign. From Jordan Valley on Highway 95 near Sheaville turn off to Silver City.
Facilities/Fees:
- Unpaved country access roads not recommended for low-clearance vehicles or trailers
- Primitive campground with six sites
- Picnic tables
- Fire grates
- One vault toilet
- No potable water
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