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Joy Townsite
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Joy Townsite

United States

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this park using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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Joy was a mining town that was founded in the 1870s.Significant gold, silver, and copper were extracted from the area. Today, Joy is a ghost town that contains remnants of building foundations and mining equipment

Source: recreation.gov

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