Dog Town

Dog Town is a gold rush era ghost town situated in Mono County, California, at an elevation of 7,057 feet along Dog Creek, near where Clearwater and Virginia Creeks meet. It sits roughly six miles south-southeast of Bridgeport, making it a reachable detour for travelers exploring this part of the state.

Visitors today encounter a historic remnant of California's gold rush period. The setting along Dog Creek at this elevation means the surrounding landscape can be scenic, but the documented facts are limited — come with modest expectations for standing structures or interpretive signage rather than a developed heritage site.