The ghost town of Bordeaux was one of the longest-lived logging company towns in the Northwest. Now, it's a protected archaeological site that sits largely on private property. Because of this, and concerns over graffiti and excessive trash has led to the land managers requesting that people refrain from visiting the site.
There are many nearby hiking options in Capitol State Forest, including kid-friendly Mima Falls or McLane Creek and the more challenging Mount Molly or Capitol Peak.
Bordeaux Ghost Town

Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Bordeaux Ghost Town is located on private property. This, in addition to its status as an archaeological site and concerns over graffiti and excessive trash has led to the land manager requesting that people refrain from visiting the site.
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Hiking Bordeaux Ghost Town
Bordeaux Ghost Town
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Olympic Peninsula > Olympia
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
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