Things to Do Near Ballarat Ghost Town Strip (BALLARAT)
Ballarat Ghost Town Strip (BALLARAT) is a general aviation airport in Ballarat, California, at 1,060 ft field elevation with a 1,600 ft runway. 1 spot is right on the field, perfect for a $100 hamburger. Land on the road through a genuine Mojave ghost town — caretaker sells cold soda and tells stories. Barker Ranch (Charles Manson hideout) is a short flight away.
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Ballarat Ghost Town
One of California's most intact Mojave ghost towns — a caretaker (Rocky) lives there and sells soda, tells stories, and knows the desert history better than anyone. The jail, graveyard, and original buildings still stand.
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Panamint Dunes Hike
Desert dunes rising 1,000 feet above the Panamint Valley floor — a challenging 6-mile round trip to the dune crest with sweeping views of the Panamint Range and Death Valley.
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Barker Ranch Flyover
Charles Manson's hideout at Barker Ranch in Goler Wash is a short flight or long drive up the canyon — the burned shell of the ranch house is a surreal piece of California history.
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