Ghost Town

The heart and soul of Knott's, Ghost Town is an 1880's California Boom Town with cowboys, gunfights, stage-coaches, a steam train, the world's first log flume ride and panning for real gold. Authentic in (almost) every detail, Ghost Town is a REAL town with a REAL Sheriff and REAL buildings transported from mining towns throughout the West!

Once upon a time... it really was a California Ghost Town, circa 1880.

Now it's come alive again, filled with crafts folk, a gang of rip-snortin', pistol-packin' hombres and offering a passel of rousing, Western style adventures. Knott's Ghost Town is a picturesque, living tribute to the Old West. Its many historic buildings and artifacts help transport you back over 100 years when the West was a wild and woolly place indeed.

Rides

Experience the unforgiving timber in GhostRider®, careen in a hollowed out log through the darkness of a twisting waterway, ride an open ore car deep within the caverns of an old mountain mine, or travel on Knott's authentic 1800s steam train and stagecoach lines.

Bigfoot Rapids

Bigfoot Rapids® is a thrilling, outdoor whitewater river raft ride that will bounce, toss, spin and splash passengers as they brave fast moving currents and dodge soaring geysers as they experience the unforgettable fun of shooting the rapids.

Towering cliffs, huge boulders, cascading water falls, soaring geysers and trees, shrubs and wild flowers--all indigenous to California--combine to create an authentic setting for Bigfoot Rapids® .

Butterfield Stagecoach

Catch an original Butterfield Stage in Ghost Town for a rowdy ride back through time. And don't let the bullet holes in the door worry you, that happened long ago.

Calico Mine Ride

Descend into the dark depths of Knott's very own gold mine to the infamous Calico Glory Hole.

Calico Railroad

Despite years of bandit hold-ups, one of the last year round operating narrow gauge railroads still departs daily from Ghost Town Station for a round-trip tour of the Park.

GhostRider

Looming 118 feet over historic Ghost Town, GhostRider is the single-largest attraction in park history and one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world. Brave riders enter a mysterious mine, only to be strapped into gold, silver and copper mining cars and sent along 4,533 feet of twisting, unforgiving timber. Highlights of this massive themed white-knuckler include a dramatic, 108-foot initial banked drop, 13 additional drops, sudden dips, banked turns and maximum G-forces of 3.14!

Physical Dimensions

Track Length: 4,533'
Height: 118'
Initial Drop: 108'
Angle of Drop: 51 degrees

Time and Speed

Approximate Ride Time: 2 minutes
Maximum Speed: 56 mph

Miscellaneous Facts

Number of Trains: Three 28-person "Mining Ghost Trains"
Train Colors: Gold, Silver, and Copper
Number of Hills: 14
Number of Crossovers: 10
Number of Bridges: 3
Number of Brakes: 15
Number of Friction Drives: 4
Maximum Track Bank Angle: 42.5 degrees
G-Force: +3.14

Pony Express

Named after the famous Pony Express which promised a faster mail service on the North American continent, Knott’s Pony Express delivers a horseback relay at speeds never imagined in the Old West! While sitting astride one of the team’s 16 horses, riders leave their post with their steed launching them at a speed of 0-38 mph in less than 3 seconds. The team covers a 1,300 foot route which takes them past Boot Hill and Big Foot Rapids resulting in an exhilarating runaway adventure!

Screamin' Swing

Bringing out the kid in all of us, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Screamin’ Swing pushes you higher than mom or dad ever could! Standing over 60 feet tall, this enormous swing takes eight passengers on the smoothest, most exciting ride of their lives. With a G-Force of over 4.0 riders are airlaunched with a blast that sends them up 70 feet into the atmosphere.

Silver Bullet

Silver Bullet, Knott’s first suspended coaster, sends riders climbing to a height of 146 feet and soaring back down an initial drop of 109 feet. Riders will spiral, corkscrew, fly into a cobra roll, and experience overbanked curves. Overall, riders will find themselves upside down six times including one vertical loop of 105 feet.

Timber Mountain Log Ride

Careen through the darkness of a twisting 2,100-foot waterway at speeds of 8 - 12 feet per second and plummet down a furious flume propelled by 24,000 gallons of water at your back.

Food

Spurs Chop House

Knott's newest steakhouse! Located in Ghost Town, directly across from GhostRider. We offer phenomenal food at a reasonable price. Dine on the patio or in front of our fireplace. Spurs offers a fun atmosphere like nothing you've ever experienced at a theme park. Beer,wine and cocktails are available.

Ghost Town Grill

Catch the action on Main Street as you savor hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken, chili and other hearty fare. Table service is provided with both inside and patio dining. Healthy choices are available. Open seasonally for Lunch and Dinner.

Fireman's Brigade Barbecue

Your best bet for the tastiest open-air barbecued chicken, ribs, and baked potatoes. Just follow the savory aromas to Bird Cage Square. Outside dining in the heart of Ghost Town.

Sutter's Fine Family Fare

Come to the crossroads for charbroiled hamburgers, fresh-baked pizzas, plump stick dogs, and Knott's funnel cakes.

Funnel Cake Kitchen

Enjoy a Knott's original, hot out of the fryer with powdered sugar and your choice of boysenberry, apple or chocolate toppings. But be warned: they can be addicting!

Ghost Town Bakery

Start your day with a cup of hot coffee or frozen mocha, and your favorite baked good or giant cinnamon roll made fresh daily from our bakery.

Ghost Town Grub

Stop by the log cabin on Main Street for delicious funnel cakes!

Chow House

Come and Get it! The Chow House has something for everyone including soft drinks, nachos, hot dogs, and chili. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth with brownies, turnovers and ice cream.

Calico Saloon

Enjoy sarsaparilla, Knott's signature boysenberry punch, soft drinks, popcorn and other quick refreshments at either of our Saloons.

Shopping

General Store

Established in 1944, our General Store is the oldest and largest shop in Ghost Town, and features souvenirs and gifts with Wild West flair. The store features leather goods, western hats and a full line of Knott's Ghost Town souvenir merchandise. We also have an old fashioned candy counter that features nearly 100 varieties of sugary confections.

Kid's Korral & Kandy

Mosey on over to Kid's Korral & Kandy, a specialty shop specializing in children's clothing with a western flair. Find your youngin’ a new cowboy hat and some western duds. They also carry a variety of toys and candy.

Overland Gun Shop

If you are searching for "Hard to Find" replicas of historical firearms, visit the Overland Gun Shop in Ghost Town. Although these are NON-shooting guns, these replicas are great for displays, costumes and theatrical events and are copies of guns designed prior to 1898. The gun shop also carries a variety of miscellaneous items including fast-draw holsters, cap guns and play gun sets.

Old Knife Shop

For 37 years this establishment has been supplying Ghost Town guests with a wide selection of cutlery and accessories. This includes household, sporting, hunting and pocketknives. The Old Knife shop also provides repair services including knife sharpening. When you visit the shop, be sure to view the historical display of knives and swords.

Crafts Barn Crafts Barn

Head to the end of Main Street for seasonal merchandise and Western-themed gifts of distinction. Choose from fine leather goods, personalized items and beautiful handmade treasures of wood, leather and glass.

Bear Shop

This shop is a teddy bear lovers dream come true. From large to small, teddies of all kinds can be found. Other irresistible stuffed animal friends include bunnies, kitties, and puppies.

Gold Trails Hotel

Enjoy our most unique collection of turn-of-the-century inspired gifts and clothing.

Ghost Town Train Junction & Novelties

Find the perfect gift for the train enthusiasts on your list at Ghost Town Train Junction. We have everything from Thomas Train merchandise for those young train lovers, to train memorabilia and HO trains. Our novelties section is bursting with magic tricks and novelties sure to please any budding magician.

Geode Shop

If you‘re looking for Fossil and Mineral samples from around the world that exceed museum quality, come visit the Geode Shop in Ghost Town. Also on display is the largest diversified dinosaur egg collection including one of two known fossil embryo eggs. Services including geode cutting and polishing are available at the shop.

Shows and Attractions

Experience the Old West - enjoy the Fool's Gold Stunt Show or sip on a sarsaparilla and delight in our show at the Calico Saloon. Gun fights and tall tales are just part of the fun in Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town.

Knott's Fool's Gold Stunt Show

Come join us at Knott's historic, open-air Wagon Camp theater for our new stunt show, "Fool's Gold." With more stunts, more effects, fancy gunplay and comedy, it's perfect for the whole family. Watch as Elmo and Sarge take on Nefarious Neddy and his cohorts in crime in an old-fashioned battle of the good guys versus the bad.

Calico Saloon

Belly up to the bar and have a cold sarsaparilla while Dakota Dan and the beautiful Miss Cameo Kate entertain you with music, mayhem and comedy. Don't forget to stop by during the summer to catch Dixie and Trixie in their famous French Can-Can number.

The Cowboys

Ghost Town is home to the most rip-snortin', pistol-packin' bunch of hombres you'll ever meet. These rowdy cowboys can be seen bragging and brawling in "fun-fights" on the Streets of Ghost Town ... and don't forget to stop by and see Handsome Brady and Whisky Bill, they've been sitting on their bench, meeting the ladies for years.

Blacksmith, Crafters, Artisans and more...

Ghost Town presents old-time crafts, tall tales and a taste of the Old West you'll not find anywhere else. These artisans including Blacksmiths, Woodcarvers, a Spinner and Storytellers help bring Ghost Town to life with their authentic crafts and tall tales.

Pan For Gold

There's still real gold to be fond in the Old Farm Mine…Everyone strikes gold in our authentic sluice, provided you're ready to work for it. Nominal fee required.

Western Museum

Authentic Historic artifacts, which trace America’s westward movement and “Old West” lifestyles, are on display at the Western Museum.

Country Line Dancing USA

Come kick up your heels with Dusty and JT! They'll teach you how to line dance with the best of 'em. You can catch them every Saturday and Sunday in the Calico Square.