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# The Gold King Mine Ghost Town

Jerome, AZ

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- [We will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5th](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2026/03/27/we-will-be-closed-on-easter-sunday-april-5th/) - We will be closed on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter Sunday. Do you often wonder why the date changes so much for this particular holiday? Well, we did too, so where do we go for information?The good old-fashioned Farmer's Almanac gives us this insight into the seemingly random dates each year for Easter.
- [from the "I Love Arizona" Facebook Page](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2026/03/12/from-the-i-love-arizona-facebook-page/) - Discover the Enchantment of Gold King Mine & Ghost Town Ever stumbled upon a place that feels like a complete time warp? Imagine a dusty hillside where a century of history is just sitting out in the open, waiting for you to explore. We’re talking about a sprawling collection of rusty, beautiful relics from a
- [We will be Closed on Easter Sunday](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2025/03/03/we-will-be-closed-on-easter-sunday/) - We have been open every day, except for Thanksgiving & Christmas for many years, but it seems an appropriate time to take Easter Sunday off so that we and our employees may enjoy celebrating with their friends and families. This year, Easter Sunday is on April 20th. We wish you and yours the happiest of
- [Gold King Mine Closed due to Weather Conditions](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2025/03/07/gold-king-mine-closed-due-to-weather-conditions/) - The Gold King Mine will be closed today as the snow will continue to fall along with expected high winds. Blowing snow conditions make for blizzards and uphill travel to and from Jerome will be hazardous at best. Keep your eye on this space for normal hours of business and please, if no unnecessary travel, - The Gold King Mine will be closed today as the snow will continue to fall along with expected high winds. Blowing snow conditions make for blizzards and uphill travel to and from Jerome will be hazardous at best. Keep your eye on this space for normal hours of business and please, if no unnecessary travel,
- [The Gold King Mine Ghost Town in Business Insider!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2024/03/16/the-gold-king-mine-ghost-town-in-business-insider/) - It's always a great thrill to see a story on the world wide web about our humble spot here on the mountain. Monica Humphries, a journalist recently visited.
- [Open at 9 am after March First](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2024/03/01/open-at-9-am-after-march-first/) - That's right, the Gold King Mine begins to slowly move out of the winter shadows which is always a great sign of some warmer weather ahead. You should always check the weather forecast before heading up the hill to Jerome, then on to the Gold King Mine Ghost Town. The weather can change sometimes quickly,
- [We will be closing at 3 on Christmas & New Year's Eve!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/12/07/we-will-be-closing-at-3-on-christmas-and-new-years-eve/) - The Gold King Mine Ghost Town will be closing early on Christmas & New Year's Eve so that our GKM family can spend time with their family. Merry Christmas!
- [Winter Hours of Operation begin Friday December 1 2023](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/11/30/winter-hours-of-operation-begin-friday-december-1-2023/) - Due to the Winter days at the Gold King Mine, our hours of operation change on December 1, 2023. We will open at 10 am and will close at 5 pm.
- [We're back on Summer Hours!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/03/10/were-back-on-summer-hours/) - Our summer hours are 9 to 5, closing on Tuesday's. Don't forget to bring a sweater or jacket as the weather can change quite quickly at the Gold King Mine!
- [NWS Winter Weather Warning Closure Today](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/03/01/nws-winter-weather-warning-closure-today/) - We will be closed today, Wednesday March 1, 2023 due to the Winter Weather Warning being issued for Northern Arizona. Please Stay Safe
- [Weather Conditions at Gold King Mine Forces Closing Today](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/02/15/weather-conditions-at-gold-king-mine-forces-closing-today/) - Due to the road and icy conditions with snow accumulation, we are closing today, Wednesday Feb. 15th, 2023 and will re-open tomorrow, normal business hours.
- [Pricing Updates 2023](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2023/01/04/pricing-updates-2023/) - Our pricing has been the same for over 5 years. In 2023, our Admission price for 13-79 year olds is $12/person. Our Gold & Gem Panning is $18 & $12/person.
- [New Year's Eve and Day Hours 2022-23 at the Gold King Mine Ghost Town](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/12/28/new-years-eve-and-day-hours-2022-23-at-the-gold-king-mine-ghost-town/) - The Gold King Mine & Ghost Town will be closing at 4 pm on Saturday, December 31st, 2022 and will remain closed the following New Year's Day 2023. Happy 2023!
- [Gold King Mine Holiday Hours 2022](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/12/13/gold-king-mine-holiday-hours-2022/) - The Gold King Mine will close early at 4 pm on Saturday, December 24th and 31st and will be closed for business on Christmas & New Year's Day
- [Winter Hours of Operation begin Thursday, December 1 2022](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/11/02/winter-hours-of-operation-begin-thursday-december-1-2022/) - Our Winter hours of operation begin on Thursday, December 1st 2022. We will open at 10 am and close at 5 pm, Wednesday through Monday, closed on Tuesdays
- [JEROME JAMBOREE XXXI, September 22 to 25, 2022](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/08/13/jerome-jamboree-xxxi-september-22-to-25-2022/) - Time to mark your calendar for the 31st Jerome Jamboree on Sept. 22-25th. This is easily your best chance to win a VW Bus for your very own! Raffle is Sunday!
- [Pedro has passed - 1989-2022](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/07/25/pedro-has-passed-1989-2022/) - The Gold King Mine has many colorful characters, animals very much included! It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Pedro. He lived a full life.
- [Our Summer Hours, open at 9 am](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2022/03/01/our-summer-hours-open-at-9-am/) - We will be open one hour earlier at 9 am as the weather in Northern Az becomes more like Spring! We will still be closed on Tuesdays to allow our staff time with their families. Remind us again of that Daylight Savings Time change? Oh, wait . . . we don't have to worry about
- [2021 Jerome Mining Days was a Success!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2021/11/04/2021-jerome-mining-days-was-a-success/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Jerome Historical Society’s “Jerome Mining Days” was held at the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town on the third weekend of October. We would like to Thank all of the actors and actresses who brought local history to life at the first Mining Days event October 23 and 24! Special thanks go out
- [Jerome Jamboree XXX Starts Today!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2021/09/23/jerome-jamboree-xxx-starts-today/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’re so excited to begin seeing and hearing the VW’s making their presence known in the Verde Valley today! Make plans to visit the Gold King Mine this weekend to view some amazing as well as Rare VW’s. Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for yet another vintage restored VW giveaway! That’s right
- [Sorry, No Backpacks Allowed!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2021/06/25/sorry-no-backpacks-allowed/) - As of June 25,2021 We will no longer be allowing backpacks out into the Ghost Town. If you are a professional photographer with camera equipment case, please check with staff on duty in the Gift Shop for special permission . Thank you for your cooperation! Gold King Mine Ghost Town
- [Jerome Jamboree XXX](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2020/03/14/jerome-jamboree-xxx/) - Celebrating 30 years of Jerome Jamboree’s at the Gold King Mine Ghost Town in 2021! How is that possible? Amazing Volunteers An undying passion for everything Volkswagen Hey, we’re a Family! Join us for 3 days, or even just one day from September 24th through the 26th, 2021. Show up in a VW, Pay entry
- [Did you know we're on Instagram?](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2020/03/16/did-you-know-were-on-instagram/) - Well we are! Give us a follow, if you will. Heck, we think we may even have to start an account for the goats. Yup, they're pretty popular you know. You may see us post on Instagram, our Blacksmith shop is one of our top attractions! We hope to see you soon at the Gold
- [Stamp Mill Rehabilitation & Preservation](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2020/04/30/stamp-mill-rehabilitation-preservation/) - The Preservation of our Stamp Mill Continues We are so proud of our crew for this amazing restoration of our historic stamp mill during our down time! Ours is a rare five stamp stamp mill historically used to extract the precious metals from the ore. If you love mining history, Jerome is the place to
- [Baby Goats Born at the Gold King Last Night](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2019/04/18/baby-goats-born-at-the-gold-king-last-night/) - [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Baby Goats! We are excited to announce the birth of the newest members of the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town! That’s right, baby goats have just been born to a very proud mama goat and mid-wife. The mid-wife is quite sleepy and hasn’t been to bed yet, but wanted to let everyone
- [Don Robertson, Gone but not Forgotten](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/10/17/don-robertson-gone-but-not-forgotten/) - The Legacy Lives On! Today at the Gold King Mine, we are reminded that October 17 marks one year since our Founder Don Robertson passed away. With his passing, we remember him and Terry by honoring their work and continuing their legacy. A 52 Corbett semi rat rod build will continue to carry on Don's
- [In Memoriam - Don Robertson](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/10/12/in-memoriam-don-robertson/) - In Memoriam - Don Robertson Video above was uploaded 7 years ago and was shot 13 years prior to upload. Donald E. Robertson, 73 of Jerome, passed away on October 17, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to Henry E. Robertson and Marilyn Pitzer. Don attended Mt. Pleasant High
- [Beautiful Weddings continue at the Gold King Mine](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/10/08/beautiful-weddings-continue-at-the-gold-king-mine/) - Looking for a unique venue for your Wedding and/or Reception or maybe to pop the big question? Maybe you're looking for an elopement destination or you simply wish to renew your vows. We specialize in Rusty Rustic everything including cars, trucks, motorcycles, buildings, equipment, farm critters, etc. Just use our Contact Page to send us
- [Jerome Jamboree XXVII](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/10/07/jerome-jamboree-xxvii/) - Walter the Bus arrives on a low boy trailer with a Jerome Police escort up the hill through Jerome. Because of the narrow roadway, the oversized vehicle traffic must be brought up the wrong way on Main St. The Jerome Fire Department is on hand to stop traffic in order for a safe passage up
- [Don Robertson Memorial Saturday May 20](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/05/15/don-robertson-memorial-saturday-may-20/) - We would like to invite everyone from near and far to join us in a day of celebration, honoring the life of Don Robertson, the Gold King Mine’s Founder. In celebration of Don’s Love for all things American and Motorized, we are asking everyone to Drive, Ride, Haul, Push or Pull your Antique Equipment, Motorcycle,
- [Don Robertson](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/18/don-robertson/)
- [Arizona Highways Film Crew](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/14/arizona-highways-film-crew/) - A road crew from Arizona Highways visited the Gold King Mine to film a segment. Here are a few images from that day, June 7, 2010. [ess_grid alias="image-gallery"][/ess_grid] Photos by Ron Chilston Arizona Highways TV Episode: Don's Dream https://youtu.be/H1d_CrMbl0s
- [Things to see at the Gold King Mine](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/14/things-to-see-at-the-gold-king-mine/) - [vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””]The diversity of items at the Gold King Mine can be mind boggling. If you are a photographer, this can easily be an all day excursion. If you enjoy old buildings, wood, rust, cars, trucks, mining equipment, old saw mills powered by a large hit and miss engine, then this is the place
- [Don Robertson built his dream with two bare hands](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/14/don-robertson-built-his-dream-with-two-bare-hands/) - This story originally published by the Verde Independent on May 12, 2016 Don Robertson, 73, may not be the King of Jerome, but he does live in his own little kingdom atop the tiny historic mining town. Robertson is the owner of the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town which sits about a mile above
- [Obituary: Donald E. Robertson 1943-2016](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/14/obituary-donald-e-robertson-1943-2016/) - Originally published by the Verde Independent on October 20, 2016 Donald E. Robertson, 73 of Jerome, passed away on October 17, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to Henry E. Robertson and Marilyn Pitzer. Don attended Mt. Pleasant High School, then joined the Army Reserves. There he worked as
- [Jerome Americana music festival returns for third year](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/2017/04/14/jerome-americana-music-festival-returns-for-third-year/) - Story courtesy of the Verde Independent, published October 5, 2013 Jerome will host musicians and artists at the third annual Gold King Mine Americana festival Saturday, Oct. 12. Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees can enjoy more than a dozen Americana musicians, food from onsite vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Admission for adults is $10, and

## Pages

- [Home of the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town, Jerome Az!](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/) - Discover the Gold King Mine! Family fun and animals too! Why not schedule a gold panning trip or simply wander the grounds and see Arizona history.
- [Pan for Gold at the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/pan-for-gold-at-the-gold-king-mine-and-ghost-town/) - A family friendly activity! If you are planning on panning for gold, please give our office a call 24 hours prior to your visit at 928-634-0053
- [Opt-out preferences](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/opt-out-preferences/) - This page was last changed on June 21, 2025, last checked on June 21, 2025 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States. 1. Introduction Our website, https://goldkingmineghosttown.com (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by
- [Location Scouts-Photographers and Videographers](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/location-scouts-photographers-and-videographers/) - It is often said that the Gold King Mine is a photographer's paradise. We would like to double down on that claim and tell you that it is a videographer's paradise as well! We have amateur and serious amateur photographers visiting all of the time. We appreciate the Facebook and Instagram posts and encourage you
- [Contact](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/contact/) - How to Find Us Phone, location & mailing address: 928-634-0053 1000 Perkinsville Road, Jerome Arizona 86331 We are easy to find! Look for the Jerome Fire Department building on a curve in Jerome, Main St. Instead of taking Main Street, continue straight past the right side of the Jerome Fire Department. You are now on
- [Photos](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/photos/) - Photographs
- [Video](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/video/) - Welcome to the Gold King Mine We are constantly amazed at the sheer number of videos when searching for "Don Robertson" or "Gold King Mine, Jerome Arizona". Here is just a small selection of some favorites: This was shot 13 years ago in Jerome, AZ with Don Robertson at the Gold King Mine and Ghost
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/cookie-policy-eu/) - Region EU not activated for cookie-statement.
- [Gold King Mine Map](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/gold-king-mine-map/) - The Gold King Mine property is filled with mining, automotive, rusty parts, signs, critters great & small along with our family and staff. This is a handy map of our property and indicates some of the areas that you can explore. Got any questions? Ask our friendly staff in the Gift Shop area. Don't forget
- [Jerome Jamboree XXX at the Gold King Mine](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/jerome-jamboree-xxx-at-the-gold-king-mine/) - [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1584227119217{padding-right: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The 30th Annual Jerome Jamboree September 24, 25, and 26th, 2021 We are excited to announce it’s a go! Show up in a VW and pay entry fee in person, camping available for additional fee. Bus Raffle Tickets are only sold at event. $1/ticket. Must be present to

## Portfolio

- [2021 Jerome Mining Days](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/leap-portfolio-project/2021-jerome-mining-days/) - The Jerome Historical Society's "Jerome Mining Days" was held at the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town on the third weekend of October. We would like to Thank all of the actors and actresses who brought local history to life at the first Mining Days event October 23 and 24! Special thanks go out to
- [Who wins the Bus?](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/leap-portfolio-project/who-wins-the-bus/)
- [VW Bus Raffle 2nd round of eliminations](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/leap-portfolio-project/vw-bus-raffle-2nd-round-of-eliminations/) - It's getting tense! So much excitement. Who will win?
- [Overview of the Jerome Jamboree XXVII](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/leap-portfolio-project/overview-of-the-jerome-jamboree-xxvii/) - There's a nice overlook if you want to take Perkinsville road and ascend the hill. That's exactly what we did so that you can get an idea of the scale and participation of VW enthusiasts!
- [Arizona Highways TV Filming](https://goldkingmineghosttown.com/index.php/leap-portfolio-project/arizona-highways-tv-filming/)

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