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ChlorideChloride, Arizona
Go as a half-day stop from Kingman, not a base: 2–3 hours on foot covers the murals and the mine shaft. Sleep in Kingman.
Chloride is a former silver-mining town of about 230 people, 18 mi north of Kingman off US-93, that calls itself a living ghost town. There is one place to sleep, a handful of murals and a mine shaft open on odd days. Plan 2–3 hours, or a night if you want the quiet.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+)avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+)
- Airports
- LAS · PHX
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chloride911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mohave County Sheriff (non-emergency)928-753-0753
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chloride, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are desert heat, no fuel or ATM in town and patchy cell coverage on the drive in.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 928-753-0753 Mohave County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAS Harry Reid International (Las Vegas) (About 100 mi; the usual rental-car gateway from the north).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a soft drink$3–5
- BeerDraught beer$6–9
- Budget bedMotel double in Kingman, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel double in Kingman, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedMotel double in Kingman, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$55 · Mid US$95 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAS Harry Reid International (Las Vegas) (About 100 mi; the usual rental-car gateway from the north) · PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor (About 200 mi; larger choice of flights, longer drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Aug (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chloride: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. Everything in town is within a few minutes' walk. A car is required to reach Chloride: turn off US-93 at mile marker 53 onto Mohave County Route 125 and drive about 4 mi.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
US-93 south, about 18 mi
Route 66 museum, historic downtown and the practical base for Chloride.
Las Vegas
goDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
US-93 north through Boulder City, about 100 mi
The natural next stop if you are driving north; Hoover Dam is on the way.
Grand Canyon West
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
US-93 north, then Diamond Bar Road
Skywalk tickets are sold as packages; check prices and road conditions first.
Door to door: About 2 h
I-40 east from Kingman, about 110 mi
Gateway to the Grand Canyon South Rim; too far for a return day from Chloride.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Shep's Miners Inn
The only lodging in town: eight adobe rooms, next to Yesterday's Inn. Book ahead; check availability.
Kingman
18 mi south on US-93: motels on Beale Street and I-40, the practical base for a Chloride stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $40–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double in Kingman1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$95 | US$190 |
| Fuel, Kingman return (about 40 mi)1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$183 per person per day, bed included | US$365 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a soft drink | $3–5 |
| Basic diner mealTipping 18–22% expected at sit-down places. | $12–20 |
| Draught beer | $6–9 |
| Motel double, Kingman2026 estimate; higher on Route 66 weekends. | $70–180 |
| Fuel, per US galloncheck | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel, no grocery store and no ATM in town: fill up and take cash in Kingman.
- Summer afternoons regularly pass 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and walk early.Summer afternoons regularly pass 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and walk early.
- Cell coverage is patchy outside town; download an offline map before you leave US-93.
- The mine shaft opens on odd days only; check before you drive out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Mohave County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 928-753-0753
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mohave County Sheriff (non-emergency)928-753-0753
Embassy
No consulates in Chloride; nearest consular offices are in Phoenix and Las Vegas (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kingman → Chloride by car: about 18 mi, 25 min; no public transport (check)
- Las Vegas → Chloride by car: about 100 mi, 1 h 45 min
Say or show
- Where is the mine shaft? — Where is the mine shaft?
- Is it open today? — Is it open today?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the nearest fuel? — Where is the nearest fuel?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
Cash is useful: small places may not take cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chloride. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C+) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the mine shaft's odd-day opening and the murals' condition, then publish a timed half-day loop.
- Verify Shep's Miners Inn room count, rates and booking channel before quoting a price.
- Add a Kingman-to-Chloride drive fixture with fuel, water and offline-map warnings.
- Confirm whether any food is served in town outside Yesterday's Inn before listing eat options.