Oatman Ghost Town Reviews

Great experience exploring an old mining town of years gone by. Lots of shops/memorabilia/photos to take in, as well as kitzy tourist trinket places. Good fun while traveling old Route 66.

The best aspect of this town is the drive getting there along Route 66. Many beautiful vista…like the whole route. If you are smart-go early in the morning. Too many people on the route or in town after noon.
Try going to the bathroom before getting to town. Like before you leave civilization!
The public restrooms are dirty and ill-kept. .
Pretty gross.
The re-enactment is stupid and over-hyped. Really a big waste of time. Nothing professional. They use a portable mic and you can’t understand a word.
There are quite a few stores which offer local art & souvenirs. Prices are reasonable.

Oatman is a former gold mining town in the Black Mountains in the US state of Arizona. Oatman is located on the former Route 66.
It seemed to us that time had stood still here. The former gold mining town of Oatman still manages to convey the former atmosphere. As in the film - absolutely worth seeing - also the many wild donkeys.

We have visited Oatman a few times in the past and loved going there, but this time was different. And we will not be going back. The place is loaded with tRump signs and anti-Biden signs.

DON'T GO! I'd give this place zero stars if I could.

Oatman is full of bigots and racists. Absolutely horrible backwater little nothing place in the middle of nowhere. The trip started out great but quickly went downhill. The "locals" are horrible people...one followed me and took photos of my butt.

We took our dog with us and there were at least 8 or 9 other dogs as well. The "people in charge " targeted me and my family and followed us around the park telling us to keep our dog away from the donkeys...which we were. We know the donkeys are wild and unpredictable.

One of the "people in charge" said it again (this was time number 8). I said thank you but we understand and will watch her and it's not necessary to keep saying it.

She gets rude and threatens me and threatens to "lock me up because I'm a threat and so is my dog"
How either myself or my small dog are threats I have no clue. We were simply enjoying our walk. (I'd like to add that a little girl was with her family nearby and was FEEDING THE DONKEYS HOT CHEETOS IN FRONT OF THESE PEOPLE. The "people in charge did nothing)

A donky gets spooked by one of the locals and moves towards me. The woman who threatened me "cheers" for the donkey to keep going and attack my dog. (My dog was over 7 feet away with my dad.)

This town if full of toxic people with no redeeming qualities.

Absolutely the worst place to visit.

Books recommend it but this former mining town has mostly become a tourist trap.you have only shops dressed as western and some donkeys that wander.for the wild west atmosphere you will have to iron

From the burros on the street to the friendly gift shops, enjoy this peaceful retreat off of Route 66.

Stopped off here on route from south mojave on the way to hoover damn. By far the best part was the road before the town filled with cute donkeys and then the incredible sidewinder road after the town!
Oatman itself certainly has some history but unfortunately it is full of tacky tourist shops. They might all have different names but they all sell the same junk and the buildings are just a cheap theme park style facade. If you’re driving anyway stop for the curiosity but certainly don’t make a detour

I wouldn't suggest going here. It's a very overtly racist town and I felt uncomfortable there. The animals were cute though -

Visited this town on a Rte. 66 trip. Very fun old western town with interesting history. The donkeys are fun to watch. There are so many of them. As you enter the town they walk right out in the street to stop your car. They are looking for treats.

Not recommended to go when it gets dark, everything is closed and poorly lit, ghost town falls short, it looks like it is out of a horror movie and you have no courage to stop the car and get off.
By day the truth that I can not say about it, surely spectacular because of the number of establishments and houses, but I repeat that at night even paying you get out of the car.

We were pleasantly surprised! My husband and I were only going to spend about 30 mins here but ended up spending 1 1/2 hours. It was pretty fun! Yes it's a tourist trap but we didn't mind that at all! Loved the people, the Burro's!! The gunfight! So glad we went! Super fun and interesting!

Oatman has lost it’s charm and has become creepy at best! Confederate flags everywhere. We used to love to come to visit the donkeys and explore the old buildings. The vibe has definitely changed! The shop owners are less friendly - if they will even talk to you, and the town is more rundown. Definitely avoid the public restrooms if possible! If you must use them make sure you have antiseptic wipes since you can’t wash your hands!

We ran into one of the gunslingers we had met on previous visit, instead of telling us interesting stories about Oatman’s past he went on a rant of very far right conspiracy theories. Almost every store displays Trump flags and Go Brandon crap! Was expecting to have a fun family friendly day, not attend a Trump rally.

Oatman is no longer a charming family friendly place to visit :( Will miss the burros, but will not be back.

Great town. Loved the Burros and the phone atmosphere. Was definately worth visiting. Go to the dollar bar..and habe your picture taken in old time style, was so much fun !!

Fun town with wild donkeys running around in town you can feed. Fun little shops to explore and enjoy. Not a place to take your dog as the do keys are NOT dog friendly.

We carried our own donkey treats (alfafa cubes, carrot-flavored horse biscuits and peppermint flavor horse treats from the feed store) along with us on a recent road trip simply because we knew our route took us near Oatman. There are random burros that occasionally wander in our town too, so we keep horse treats in the pantry at home. We'd not been to Oatman in decades, and my distant, dusty memories of this old Route 66 town were of sugary, sparkly rock formations, a wildly scenic and winding highway, and semi-feral donkeys coming down from the hills and knocking popcorn out of a lady's hand.

They sell alfalfa cube "burro food" in town ($1 a bag I think). Worth it rather than feed them junk or people food. Donkeys and horses can get croupy stomachs, especially in the desert without ample water, so it is important to be careful what you feed them so it doesn't cause them an issue.

Oatman is fascinating, visually and architecturally. The donkeys are mostly friendly and gentle, but can be a little intimidating and aggressive if you let them back you into a corner. So be sure to always have an escape route. They also can be cantankerous with each other. If you see some tussling, get away or risk being kicked.

A local shop owner asked me what I was feeding them and was appreciative it wasn't candy. "People feed them CANDY?" I asked, surprised. The locals know the donkeys by name, and know the parents of the babies, and what male is vying for the role of alpha, etc. They are emotionally invested in the animals, and are understandably protective of them.

Lots of knick-knack shops and souvenirs to buy. My husband was really disturbed by all of the pro-Trump stuff for sale in town. It was a little off-putting and angry (one plastic statue of the "Presidential Salute" was a caricature of Trump giving "the finger"). Also perhaps unintentionally ironic, being that the town is most famous for donkeys, symbol of the Democratic Party.

We loved it here! The donkeys were adorable. They do fight a bit over the snacks you give them. Bags of alfalfa pellets are sold in the shops for $1. Some of the younger animals have stickers on them telling you not to feed them. it seemed 1 was young and still nursing off mom and 1 was a little "bitey". Stores open after 9am and you want to be there before 430p. Parking is free if you go through town and park to the east just past the restrooms. Several stores were closed due to it being slow season the beginning of December. They said mid-December - February is their busy season.

What a cute little town! We enjoyed walking down the street and seeing all the donkeys! We were able to pet and feed them. Many of the little shops sell donkey food. The shops are so interesting and have an interesting collection of souvenirs and collectables. There's a saloon and if you get there at the right time of day, you can even see a gunfight! Definitely a place we want to visit again! Rt 66 coming into town was truly awe-inspiring!

A "must see" when visiting the area.
Oatman is located in the middle of no where, along the Oatman Highewy. The drive is soooo worth it!!!!
The official greeters of the town are the wild burrows. Take care when entering the town with your vehicle. Burrows approach from all angles. Parking can be an issue during peak periods. Take care on wooden sidewalks, not exactly even.
interesting shops along the main drag, but found many of the items overpriced.
Truly a step back in time to days of yesterday years, including a gunfight performance.

We'd been driving on the I40 for several hours and decided on a detour to Kingman. This took us on the historic route 66 and right through Oatman. What a surprise. This place is crazy and well worth a visit. Lots of small shops, a few places to visit, an old hotel to eat lunch, donkeys roaming the street and a staged gunfight outside the "bank" at 12 noon. The drive to Oatman and beyond is amazing and it was a real highlight of our road trip.

I went to oatman in Sept 2024 with family and we enjoyed the burros, restaurant, the shops, and the locals were so friendly! They'd tell you stories amd answer questions about history/burros. They know all the burros by name! Went back to Oatman in March 2025 due to the great experience! If you go after 11am it gets busy!

So, that remains my review I don't necessarily agree entirely with some reviews. Maybe it's Western-style barrack reconstruction. But it's well done. There are still many authentic objects. Now actually before buying in the first store you find, make several.
One example I saw bottles of $3 or $4 Coke. And I found it in another dollar store.
Before I went to this town, I inquired about this town, a young girl from Illinois who was captured and enslaved by an Indian tribe on a trip west with her family in 1851. It was traded by the Mohave tribe who adopted it and tattooed its figure as a symbol of the tribe.
You have to see this town thinking about this girl.
And it's funny to see all his donkeys everywhere. Have a good time with the kids.
For me, it remains a must.

This is a quaint little "Ghost Town" with western gun fights (Cheesy but pleasantly so) and a cool vibe. There are donkeys everywhere. like seriously probably like 20 of them or so. very friendly if only slightly dusty. Next time your getting your kicks on RT 66 stop on by on your way to Needles CA in Oatman AZ. You won't regret it. Also stop by the saloon and staple your $1 bill to the wall. It's good cheap fun!

Fun to see the animals. Otherwise not worth the trip. Would not go back there. Overpriced shops and people not very friendly.

Driven up Route 66 to Oatman. A village in the mountains that brings you back to the Wild West. Old wooden western buildings, everything is sold and shows are given. The wild donkeys walk in the village, are not so wild anymore. Nice experience, a bit commercial.

Lots of wandering donkeys that you can feed by buying bags of feed for a dollar at various stores. Most donkeys are very friendly and well-looked after. Tip: if after Oatman you are going towards Kingman, save some donkey food - the donkeys in Oatman are well-fed from tourists but once you exit Oatman there are still donkeys on the side of the road that aren't as well fed. Lots of souvenir stores in Oatman. Only once place to eat which is the Oatman Hotel.

This is a small, amazing town with wild donkeys wandering through the streets. Many shops sell a bag of donkey food, which looks like compressed grass/hay pellets. The town is an “old west’ kind of town with very cute restaurants and shops, with the outside décor looking like an old Western movie. When we were there, they put on ‘shoot out’ comedy show in the middle of the street. So if you plan to just pass through – you may be stopped for a good half hour if you arrive around the time of the show. We saw a number of herds of wild donkeys in the hillside on the way in and out of Oakmead. This was an interesting enough place that I would go out of my way to return, if I am ever somewhat in that area again.

Unforgettable Fun with the Town Donkeys and Friendly Locals!
Words can’t fully describe the joy and laughter we shared during our visit! From mingling with the charming town donkeys to chatting with the welcoming shopkeepers, every moment was a delight.

I only wish we had arrived earlier—so we could’ve caught the gunfight show, enjoyed lunch at the saloon, and spent more time just hanging out with the locals.

This town has such a unique, friendly vibe—I absolutely can’t wait to come back, this time with friends and family to experience it all over again!

Very nice and interesting little town. We watched the gun fight in town at 12. Most of the shops seem to sell the same items. The Candy store in town has a lot of vintage type candy. We did see the donkeys in town and the new baby.

Pretty cool little place. We drove about 2 hours to get there but it was well worth the drive. They have a couple of eatries and a couple of saloon style bars. there are some unique shops and its all very historical. The other thing is its on old route 66. It was also where clark Gable and Gene harlow spent their honeymoon. Their room is pretty much the way it was untouched. Very cool piece of hollywood history. The burros are fun. Very family friendly not expensive at all. All the people we met were very nice. Plan on being here about 3-4 hours and most things close up at about 5pm in the winter. December was a great time to go. It was not busy and no coat was needed, about 70 degrees or so.

Very overrated and over priced with limited parking for walking challenged visitors. Too many stores closed during the busy tourist season. It was hot but most stores had no cooling going on except for fans. Hard to shop when it's uncomfortable. Wild west gunfight not very entertaining. Only one performance per day although it's advertised as twice.

Stopped on our way to Lake Havasu. Really cute town that thrives off of tourism. Locals all seem really friendly and eager to talk about the towns history.

We had a great time visiting Oatman. Did a little shopping and pic taking and fed the burros. It is kinda a long way out there but worth the trip.

A tourist catch no more no less. Reconstituted barracks, all trinket shops, absolutely nothing typical in this place. A main street is said to be typical of the farwest with cars parked in the middle. A few donkeys as an Attraction.
I was fooled by the comments that this place does not deserve.

This Ghost Town is very different from all the other Ghost Towns. You might have seen the pictures already, but if not, there are a lot of very cute donkeys walking (living) in this town. You can buy some food for them, as they should only eat that and not other, brought by tourist, food. They are very used to humans, even though you should always be careful, they can still kick or bite if they don't like things. There are also a lot of little stores, with some very old, almost historic, items for sale. The city itself is very colorful, and you'll see a lot of bikers. Even though a little bit crowdy, a definite must go for all the ghost town lovers!

A trip back in time! A stop you cannot miss. This town is worth the detour and on the best stretch of Route 66. Whether you are traveling to the Grand Canyon or want a cool day trip from Vegas don’t hesitate just do it. A cool piece of history, great photo opps, fascinating wild burros hanging out which you can feed. A must on anyones of any age list!

It was a lovely drive from Laughlin, NV to Oatman. It was our first time visiting Oatman and it was an experience to see the wild burros roaming around town freely. Hubby and I walked around and checked out most of what the stores had to offer. Of course, we bought some merchandise to take home.

I love the Old West and Route 66 history, This is not what i expected, Loved the wild burrows, but we arrived at 415pm and half the town was closed and half was clock watching. Public restrooms have no running water. The roadway up is for stunt drivers at best. Some building look old and fit the motif, some just need bulldozed and rebuilt. Maybe again and arrive early and have lunch. Is there an actual ghost town or is this it?

We were there SATURDAY of Labor Day weekend and hardly anything open. We still recommend going though - during a time when it's not quite so hot (about 115 during our visit!) AND WHEN THINGS ARE OPEN! We did get one bag of burro munchies and there were plenty of those cute little buggers around. We would have liked to see the museum and gone in some of the businesses, but most were closed. Bummer TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE to Kingman though - it's awesome fun.

Would have been more to review had me made it for the show at noon and 2:15pm but ended up arriving close to 5pm when everything was shutting down. We still were able to get some food (purchase for $1) to feed the burros roaming around the streets and walk down the picturesque street. The burros were very friendly but lost some interest if you didn't have any feed for them. Driving into Oatman was a beautiful tight windy road and many more burros were observed and were just as friendly. Slow down too much and they come right over to your car. This is a great family activity.

The town was very cool. Nice shops and the gunfight was cute and fun. The wandering burros made it 4 stars for sure! Unfortunately there were a lot of pro Trump signs and anti Biden stuff to make me uncomfortable. This was supposed to be a fun and interesting outing not a political statement. You’re welcome to your opinion but I don’t need to know what it is!

We took a day trip out to Oatman to see the burros and have a nice day out. Overall the trip was fun, we did make 1 mistake and we brought our dogs, because they go on road trips with us. This is one trip we should have left them at home, the burros think that dogs are food because they eat coyotes, while we didn't have an issue, we saw other people with dogs have issues. Tip - leave your dogs at home!! We enjoyed watching the gun fight show and walking through the shops. We didn't eat anything there so can't speak to the food there. The burros were very picky eaters, they wouldn't eat the "approved" cubes they sell around town to feed them with. Overall, it was a fun day trip!

Took a trip down from Vegas. It was a good trip (a little over 2 hours). A lot of gift shops and a couple of restaurants. Lots of burros walking around. Some of the shop owners warned us to be careful around the burros because they can get vicious. Overall a fun trip and I would go again.

Loved our visit to Oatman! The folks in town are super friendly and we loved the atmosphere of the entire town. No burros came to visit, but we saw them on the way out. Would definitely come again!

We always enjoy visiting Oatman when we’re in Arizona.
Friendly town and burros you can feed hay to. Cute shops and a couple places to eat.
This is one of our favorite places to stop every time

Oatman is such a neat part of history! You can see how this area inspired the writers of cars. The scenery is beautiful and then there’s the burros!!! So fun feeding them.

Oatman is off the beaten path on old route 66 but worth the trip. Plan about 2 hours from Vegas. The town is a little difficult to find but if you have a GPS or map you will be OK. You will know you are there when the burros won't let you pass. They are pesty, but that is what you go to Oatman for, the burros. It's an adventure. The town is quaint but dusty as it is in the middle of the desert and very old. We did not eat or buy anything except burro food. What a hoot to do this. One word of caution, the trip from Vegas is flat, but the trip going towards Kingman is a little steep, narrow and windy on route 66, but very scenic.

Great old Town on route 66. I recommend visiting this town. It has a history and it is very interesting!

A fun stop in a tourist town. Nice shops,big attraction is the wild donkeys
Wild donkeys in the town and outside

This was an interesting stop. You can visit this place via adventure (coming in from the east), or standard (coming in from the west). I did not do my homework and came in from the east via the Oatman highway and got to climb the mountain! It was a terrorizing ride for some of my riders, but it was also a gorgeous view. Just decide which way to go based on what your stomach is!

When we got up there, talk about a time capsule! An old mining town with wild donkeys and old specialty types of shops. We did see the Oatman Motel which has a fun back story to it. We got there a little later in the afternoon as things were closing down. Please plan accordingly, as things really shut down around 5:00 pm

Great stop along old Route 66! This place was amazing, from the old buildings to the friendly people, and all the donkeys! The donkeys were like stray cats, they were everywhere, and you could feed them. Lots of little places to explore.

We went for the donkeys. Everyone who knows about the donkeys talks about the donkeys. “You’ve gotta see the donkeys!”

Ok, I admit, the donkeys are cool. We were told to bring carrots and we forgot. Glad we did because signs all over town state “no more carrots.” Vendors sell, reasonably-priced, little donkey bite-sized hay cubes to feed them.

The town offers a little more than just the donkeys. Like many other sites, it is filled with souvenir shops but much of the town’s ancient charm remains—the buildings are weather-worn and look like a great western movie prop. We arrived late afternoon on a Sunday and the town really does roll up its sidewalks at 5pm. Get there sooner if you want to tour more than one shop. The drive on old Route 66 really does demonstrate how primitive parts of the Mother Road were. I kept think of the movie plot of Cars where Radiator Springs is the town surpassed by the new freeway and disappears into irrelevance. Oatman sort of fits this but the donkeys keep the tourists coming. That’s a good thing.

We live nearby and have always enjoyed taking visiting friends and family to Oatman, however after our visit in December with family from Alaska we will never return! It has gone insane with politics and racial slurs! Very toxic, so much hate makes one wonder what has happened to our country? Why the hate? Life is short enough!

Fun day in Oatman, Arizona. We arrived in the morning, after driving the highway into town carefully, watching out for donkeys on the road. We walked all around town and visited Walter, The Donkey-Mayor of Oatman. We had a beer at one saloon and ate lunch at the Oatman Hotel-Restaurant-Saloon. Great Food. We sat on a bench on Main Street and then helped block traffic on Route 66 while watching the Wild West Show. We did a bit of tourist souvenir shopping before leaving in mid-afternoon. Definitely a good day.

fun place to visit and see the donkeys, all the quaint shops. this place is a great tourist trap. the bathrooms as you enter the down are down right filthy and no runnung water at all and you can smell them 100 yds away.

It’s a cute enough town, but it is just a tourist trap. I was hoping for more educational value, but it was not to be found. The high noon “gunfight” was way corny, but it was for Shriner’s hospital, so that was good. The burris are cute, the website says it is illegal to feed them, but the merchants sell alfalfa pellets. Go figure. The drive between Kingman to Oatman is definitely worth it though!

A great road trip that is fun for the whole family! We now can see why Oatman is such a fun stop off the beaten path. Cute burros, nice people, and lots of history.

Somewhat of a challenging drive into Oatman, but a good time. Town roads are covered with small loose gravel. Had a great breakfast at the Oatman Hotel Restaurant. Wild donkeys roam the street and were friendly to people. They were not, however, friendly to our 30 pound dogs. They tried repeatedly to stomp the dogs. Quick acting shop owners sprang into action - yelling at us to pick the dogs up while they ran interference. Could have gone very wrong very quickly. We'll go back, but leave the dogs behind.

Took the route 66 tour to Oatman our tour guide Will was awesome as well as very informative about the history of the highway.I learned so much of the American history thanks to Will. Oatman is a wonderful small town I loved the shopping we had a awesome lunch I can't Waite to return The people were some of the friendliest I have ever met.

No longer a place to stop, they killed off most the wild donkeys! The main reason to visit this stop!!

We drove from Kingman to Lake Havasu City, and purposely went through Oatman. The road from Kingman is narrow and tortuous in spots, so don't be in a hurry. And yes, even though it is Arizona, they do have winter in the mountains -- it was a nice, sunny day, but it was windy and most of us wore jackets, and even a few folks had on coats. Our favorite spot was the candy shop. You could easily spend 2-3 hours or more wandering through the shops, but we are not in the accumulating stage of life at the present. There were only three burros in town, so they did not seem very hungry.

Very nice cawboy goast town, with a lot of donkeys, who live there freely. Every day they perform a robbery of the bank and then shooting each other to get the money. It was great.
There are a lot of stores with suveniers

Amazing experience worth the scary scary drive. We were travelling towards California and had to twist our way up the route to this cute town. If you are afraid of heights or if your car is not sound exercise caution. When we arrived it was worth it though!

Certainly a tourist trap, but a really FUN one! Saw the cheesy gunfight in the street. Lots of cool, touristy gift shops and the burro's are a kick! Buy some food and feed them!

I have been to oatman a 1/2 dozen times and recently went at the end of July 2020. Due to Corona there weren't very many people there but the burros showed up. While I normally love This place I was shocked and saddened that the locals were openly encouraging me to remove my mask stating that they Believed in freedom to which I had to respond that they wanted freedom to give me Corona. As a result with as many people that did not have masks I had to leave some of the businesses as I did not feel safe even though I was looking at making purchases. It's unfortunate however I still like the place but not the politics that are now in place

My husband has been to the town many times, and wanted me to see it while on vacation in Laughlin, Nevada. He said I’d fall in love with the Burros. I reluctantly agreed as he seemed to think I would love it. We stopped for carrots and apples to feed the Donkeys. We got to the town and I went in a few stores and bought beautiful turtle shaped souvenir earrings. I tried to feed some Burros outside the stores and fed an apple and a carrot to a few Burros. Some store owners came out yelling and screaming that were not allowed to feed them and the carrots, and apples hurt them. We sadly decided to leave. There were no signs posted anywhere. Leaving the town we saw a Burro in the road and still had a bag full of apples, and carrots so we gave the Burro an apple. We saw 3 Burros off the side of the road outside of the town. I suggested we park and told my husband perhaps I can at least feed a few since no shop keepers would see. A woman pulled up in a white SUV and pointed her phone at me saying she was recording me and we were going to get a $3000 ticket in the mail as we were illegally feeding Burros. I told her we were tourists and meant no harm. She claimed she was with the law. I was in tears and we left. I called the Mojave Sheriffs on our way back to Laughlin and explained what happened. The sheriffs told me I wasn’t getting a ticket and we broke no laws. The Sheriff’s said the women was a crazy local, and she was lying to us. Why not just sell us a healthy snack to feed the Burros and be kind? She was psychotic and following us. I would’ve bought alfalfa or something else to feed them if she could have been kind. I will never go back there as it’s pretty scary.

The highlight of our trip was their beloved donkeys, the authentic Old Western Buildings from the 1900s & the pretty 28 pairs of earrings I bought from one of their shopsd. The donkeys are wandering the main street sticking their heads in the shops, car windows & nudging people for treats! We visited the Oatman Hotel and placed a few one-dollar bills on the saloon's walls which is a tradition that has been alive for decades. We bought Thrifty ice cream for the kids & teenagers which was a treat in the blazing hot weather.
We also arrived just in time for a wild-west shootout, just like in the movies!

A must see. Awesome drive between oatman and king man. The donkeys love visitors. The vendors are friendly and not pushy.

A fascinating & fun experience; educational information about the mining days of the 1800's there and how when the mining stopped, the miles they used to work the mines were set free to roam - fend for themselves and thus how today's generations are now wild & protectively roaming on BLM land. I sometimes wish people would stop calling these types of historic towns tourist traps. There is a lot of education & cultural history you can't find anywhere else. It,'s worth the trip!

A cute old mining town. They had a fun gun fight show in the street. Old looking shops and lots of old equipment. My only suggestion to improve is not to let cars and side by sides park on the street as it took away from the ambiounce of the western towns illusion. Loved the burros as well. Great for the family.

Beware harrowing “Sidewinder” road from Kingman to Oatman. We thought we would detour on the trip from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas to Oatman. This led us into the very nerve wracking mountain road (narrow curves along mountain side with no guardrails). Oatman itself was a touristy ghost town with wild burros which was a bit interesting. I just wish I had known about that drive and just come in from the other side (or skipped altogether).

lots of cute little shops. if you are disabled, it's difficult to get into some of them, or walk on the walkways, but it's a ghost town, so that's just expected. just be careful. my gripe with this town, was the majority of the shops had pro trump things.a LOT of them saying 'F--- Biden'. I go to Oatman to shop, eat and visit the burros (walter included) i did buy a book about the town 'mayor' Walter and it was autographed. it's the 2nd in a series of 10 about Walter and his family.

not sure the town shops will see this, but the trump stuff was a complete turn off. Not sure i'll go back. :(

Oatman lived up to our expectations, and getting there was a treat, through the mountains, which included some hairpin curves. We even saw some burros on the mountain road. We stopped in Oatman and enjoyed the shops and the many burros walking in the streets. Overall, a really enjoyable day!

We went on Thursday, February 23rd in the early afternoon. It was a bit breezy and cool, so the burros weren't out like they normally are. We thought they were supposed to have the "old fashioned shoot out" but they didn't do it. The sign says "everyday at 1:30 and 3:30", but nope, no shoot out. A few of the little shops were already closed when we got there around 1:00 and the remaining shops started closing around 3:30 that day and we were a little disappointed. HOWEVER, on our way out, I did get to see a burro 😊 My husband and I are moving to Golden Valley, AZ so once we get down there we will definitely visit again 😊

Don’t bring a dog! A couple shop owners were hysterical and caused a commotion about us having a herding dog that was behaved and on a leash. She was yelling the burros would kill him and we should not have a dog there. We didn’t read this anywhere prior. The yelling she did caused a panic and the burros did start running. Scared a family with a child in a stroller. Our dog was not causing a scene but the shop owner did. We promptly left. Horrible experience!

The trip to Oatman was one of our favorite parts of our Route 66 adventure. I recommend it to anyone who will be in Arizona. It was like being transported into an old western movie, wooden side walks, dirt roads and donkeys roaming everywhere. We ate at the hotel, the food was good and the people in the town friendly and helpful.
Driving the Oatman highway is an adventure! It's like manning your own roller coaster, 91 hairpin turns with the occasional donkey in the middle of the road. I read it is not a route for RV's and I can see why.
We agreed we would go back again and spend a night in one of the overnight accommodations. It seems like it would be an incredible place for star gazing.

Oatman is such a fun place! The wild burros are so friendly. You certainly need to buy food and feed them.

We have always enjoyed visiting this small town to visit the donkeys & patronize the small businesses when we’re in the area, but sadly, we won’t be back. Who needs politics, especially given the ongoing negative political climate, when you’re trying to have some adventure? These signs are displayed prominently everywhere you look from the time you near the town. No, thanks.

Came to Oatman as a pitstop on our travels and loved it. A quirky little town with lots of little shops, a bar and the icing on the cake are the wild donkeys who have made the town their home. If you get a chance this a place that shouldn't be missed!

No donkeys when we were there 😢😢 ( they indicated due to the increased rain fall the wild flowers in full bloom and the donkeys were staying out in the wild eating their “candy”. We were in Oatman 10-12 Sunday. (Being from AZ I fully understand this statement-and as we left, we could see the donkeys starting to migrate into town)
Restaurant closed
Otherwise typical ghost town
We did the full 50+ Route 66 between Needles & Kingman, very beautiful views.

Everyone was friendly there... Seeing the donkeys and the gunfight was much needed after the lockdown. My family felt very comfortable and can't wait to go back...

Had a great experience
Saw a live shoot out and had an excellent bison burger
It was fun to watch and feed the donkeys
Nice drive on Route 66

If you’re looking to step into the old west while driving the highway featured in Disney’s Cars movie - welcome to a real-life Radiator Springs - but with wild burros! That’s right - when you drive into the town you literally wonder what has just happened when Friendly but wild burros are walking the streets and hanging out at businesses like regular citizens. It turns out they’re protected and are very much a key part of the community. Be prepared to see rundown old buildings, but know it all just adds to the eery charm - and heard its all supposed to look and feel that way. It’s dusty, unusual and simply a one of a kind experience. Well worth the drive and the time! Just do not go there expecting to see high end merchandise… If you’re looking for fancy, this place is not for you. If you’re looking for a true Route 66 meets old West experience, this place is it!

Had a wonderful time,our tour guide was very informative ,it made the tour more enjoyable when you know the history behind the town and of course to learn about Walter the donkey,really appreciate the guide brought nice ICE COLD WATER me and my wife had a great time with recommended others to see the tour

I discovered Oatman, Az by accident 20 years ago and I loved it. This weekend, we drove 10 hrs. to revisit it. Unfortunately, I was so very disappointed and not by the burros. First of all, they had the most disgusting public bathrooms. Poop smeared all over the place, including on the toilet paper and the toilets were filled to the brim. Then, there is the issue of a confederate flag and an AZ confederate flag (which I didn't know existed until today) flying at the entrance of the town. I guess they don't get US mail and didn't get the memo. The south lost. Also, AZ wasn't annexed until 1912 making all people in AZ prior to that Mexican, Native American, or illegal. Finally, they were selling vulgar political paraphrenia. We just wanted to have a nice day feeding some donkeys and spend some hard earned cash. We didn't spend 1 cent and we weren't the only travelers who were put off either. Time for a Burro Sanctuary and retire this sad, dirty, unwelcoming town.

My Partner and I made a trip to Oatman on Memorial day. Quite an interesting place too visit.The people are friendly and of course the Wild Donkeys. We encountered a couple of them heading in to Oatman and we were able to feed
A couple of them in town.if you make a trip to Oatman experience it and be careful of the Donkeys on the old Route 66 that comes into Oatman.

Long and winding road to get to Oatman from I-40. Not a bad road, but take your time on the curves, as some sneak up on you. As you get closer to town, be on the lookout for wild burros along the side of the road. Most are friendly and will come up to your car and ask for food.

Parking in Oatman is generally OK. There is a large dirt lot as you enter the town and this is where most people park. Street parking is there but almost always full.

Most stores in Oatman as selling tourist stuff. Hat pins, patches, t shirts and the like. Very few places to eat or get a drink, like one of each. Short walk from one end of town to the other and generally we go up one side, grab a beer and down the other side. Expect to meet more burros while in town and some stores sell food to feed them. If you bring a dog, keep them away from the burros as they see the dog as a coyote like figure and will try and stomp them.

All in all, a fun trip if you are in the area and looking for something different to do.

We had a fun visit! I had been here with our son years before, but unfortunately there was a huge biker ride taking place – so extremely crowded then. Finally got back with my spouse for a visit, and had a great time for a couple of hours walking around town and stopping for lunch.

What a fun little town! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, differently a different experience; the burros are a delight, but remember they are wild animals. If you bring your dog the Burris are not fans. Dogs have the same scent as coyote and are enemies of the burros; if you have a small dog...carry them! Wonderful couple of hours on Route 66

First time and had fun but doubt if we’ll get back up here.
Kinda cute and some cool history but definitely for visitors!
The trip up and back was the highlight!

A lovely old mining town with lots of history, mules that check out what you are carrying just in case you have food for them.
A hotel where Clark Gabel played poker with the miners and spent his honeymoon night.
Some of the outlets are a bit tatty, however, that goes with the town.

It was a great experience. The donkeys were everywhere, even a good deal before Oatman. We had a lot of fun. The donkeys were also tame and could be stroked.

A great place to spend the day. Very unique old western town. Donkeys roam freely in town. Don't miss the gun fight at 12 noon in front of the hotel. The hotel has a restaurant where you va. Add your dollar bill to the wall or even the ceiling if you can . Worth a visit.

Burros, burros and more burros! They’re all over the place! A vestige of the gold mining days! Yet that’s the least of what this small town has to offer! This quaint town is unique and fun and well worth the visit. We stopped in for a few enjoyable hours and found the old and ghost town aspect of it not only amusing, but educational and lively. The mule-ridden main street is full of things to enjoy from gunfights, gift shops, leather stores, nik-naks, ice cream, beer, food, western wear, old jail, museum, period post office, gold mine, trading post, general store, and much, much more. It’s amazing how much is packed into this small town! This 19th century town is named after Olive Oatman – who has a fascinating history well worth looking into before riding into town is fascinating to say the least, especially for a town dating back to the 1860s. Great place to visit, you won’t regret it. Note: never stand behind a Burro!

It’s a must do while in Bullhead City if just to do see the burros. The shoot-out in the center of town was at “high noon”. A bit of shopping on both sides of the old town.

We were there apx 10ish years ago and it was fun…fast forward to last Friday and it was not. At the dozens or so strickly junky tourist shops no one was friendly or welcoming. At 3 of them the owner/help were actually rude and nasty. Yes there are problems surrounding feeding the burros but don’t take it out on us, the tourists who pay your bills. Remember if it wasn’t for the tourist coming to see/feed the burros you WOULD NOT have a business.
As previously mentioned by a another reviewer there are more burros on or along about a 2 mile stretch of road before the town so no need to go there and patronize ungrateful business owners.

The familiy and I arrived shortly before noon. We were just in time for a little gun fight show. The town is full of simple shops for gifts. The Donkeys were all over the town, and fun to feed. My family loved it.

Very disappointed. The entire town is beyond run down. The signs are so worn you can't even read them. We arrived at 12 am & there were NO burros in town except for Walter, who was penned up at the north end of town. The drive on rt. 66 north from Oatman is spectacular, but the town itself is a huge let down.

The best part of this adventure is the drive to Kingman. The burros are nice too. They could use a few more places to eat.

What a great place to stop and stroll around
a town with such history! The burros and
gun shootout add to the flavor of the town.
We are 2 seniors visiting from Florida and
enjoyed experiencing a historic and fun part
of our country.

Loved this small quirky donkey filled town. The Escape Room was a highlight and really fun experience. Cute shops, fun restaurant filled with $$$$$$, and friendly donkeys roaming the streets. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, especially in the early morning and sunset light.

We go back in time by walking down the main street lined with old houses.
Wild donkeys walk everywhere and even point their snouts in shops. The small mine museum is free and nice.
We spent a little hour there.

WAs excited about going , seeing phiotos on the net, but this was our first time here, and I don't think I would recommend Oatman. It smelt bad and the donkeys had sores over them.Yes I know that they are wild but they were chasing vechicles , biting cars, pooing every where.But do not go to the restrooms, human poo up the walls, over the toilet seat, no doors on the toilets.I was shocked! I was glad I hadn't arrived in the middle of summer or taken friends.Yes I know it is meant to be a old town , but have someone cleaning the toilets .

We started out the morning at Lake Havasu and drove Route 66 to Oatman. The road looks just exactly like you would expect it to look, so I loved that. As we were nearing Oatman, we stopped to feed some of the donkeys. Oatman was a cute and welcomed stop in the road. We arrived just before they were having a staged "shootout" in town. We shopped around, grabbed a bite and a snack, left a dollar on a wall, fed some more donkeys, and off we went.

We travel to Oatman every few months with whatever family and friends are visiting, and always have a great low-key fun time. Not only is it good family fun, with a gun-shooting arcade, wild west/mining themed shopping and activities, but the community is SO friendly and helpful.
I lost my wallet at Oatman this weekend, and having realized it several hours later, called Carol at the shoot-out arcade. She and her son reviewed security camera footage, called other shop owners, etc -- went far, far above and beyond trying to help me find my wallet. When I got back to Oatman, and still hadn't found it, another woman (sorry I didn't get her name!) found the wallet and brought it right over to me. What great people!!

A fun day trip from Lake Havasu during spring break. The shops were cute, the actors could use better microphones but they were adorbs. The burros were neat. Loved this place!

Travelling from Vegas down to Blythe (nr Joshua Tree NP) we decided that a drive up to Oatman was worth a few hours. The drive itself is very twisty and the views to have as you are climbing up the mountains are spectacular to say the least! I was suprised on how narrow and twisty the drive was, but being from the UK we have many roads like this!! This road is probably the most narrow I have ever seen in the USA and to be honest I didn't think they exisited!! On arrival you are greeted by a 'One Horse Town' which is great to see! The Burro's walk up and down town and are very gentle and friendly and many people were feeding them. Oatman is full of 'kitsch' stores and the like and the locals do have a great sense of humour when it comes to naming their stores!! Overall a worthwhile few hours and I am glad we visited!!

This is a great bit of old west Americana...I’d recommend it once for anyone in the area. The town is mostly touristy, so not my general preference. But the atmosphere and vibe is good. Lots of little shops to wander in and out of...might just find that unique treasure you are seeking. The burros just gathering around were great!

As title says, enjoy the journey...especially if coming in from the Kingman side. Great road! Reminded me of the back side of Maui or other twisty/turny narrow roads through barren but beautiful landscapes. And watch for burros? Absolutely...we found them walking in the middle of the road (and licking my side window as we stopped to let them move over!)

This was the first time I've been to Oatman with kids. We had two under 5 and they enjoyed the burros. We shopped in the little stores which were a bore to them but we also got to see the gun shootout at high noon. The pops kinda scared them so be careful. We did not see the gun demo listed before we went but I had seen it years ago.

Omg! There was any donkeys. They are adorable most of them are friendly a couple are a little aggressive and will nibble at you. They have powerful lips. They sale food for 1 dollar at the little store as you go into the town. Don’t bring carrots for them. The shops have cute souvenirs of Route 66.

Great array of shops to look around and even better that you get to see donkeys wondering around so casually... It was a nice little stop on our travels.

On the way up to Oatman we were also lucky to see many donkeys on the road up which was funny but do be careful as they randomly appeared- but they are very friendly and are approachable.

This wide spot on route 66 is well worth stopping and checking out.. if you happen to be there at the right time of day ,they put on a old time shoot out in the street . Be sure to guard any food you by at the shops ,or a burro will sneak up on you and steal it from you. They are experts!! Stop in the dollar bill bar /reausrant and count the money. Many things to see and dream of what it was like a 100 years ago . Take your time and explore all the shops.

Ah... these Americans and their taste for spectacle! Here everything is there to have a good time... the place, the Sheriff and his acolytes... and the mules on the loose...
Nice initiative ☺️

Oatman AZ 20 yrs ago was worth the trip. Plenty of history and burros. A recent trip on December 29 2021 was disappointing to say the least. The once historic site is not worth visiting again. Full of tourist junk shops with tshirts and china crap. overrun with tourists. The real town died and left this empty shell. Great loss. Buildings such as the oatman cafe and the oatman hotel are horribly run down and overused. Dirty, signs are fading and the whole place needs a bath. and the burros ... still there of course. Although one did kick a small child .. now there is a memory for her. sorry oatman .. somewhere in the last 20yrs you made the wrong choice to attract visitors.

A great day trip to this old ghost mining town. Very close to Laughlin, NV. Lots of shops and restaurants. Burros cause the traffic jam in this town. They are everywhere. Your able to purchase burro food and feed them. Great photo ops with these donkeys. They seem to be pretty friendly. It's a great day trip/roadtrip to stop in this cute old town.

A fun day to explore this 1 mile long town and see artifacts from earlier pioneer times. We managed to be put in jail while there (for a photo opp,). Lunch was really good at the local saloon. Worth the trip!

While exploring the area we decided to visit Oatman! A great trek to het to oatman...We had a good time with our two daughters!! The history of the town was an interesting tale. Only about 80 or so people reside there.. so its not really a ghost town but pretty neat non the less..we bought some local craft art from a resident right by the mine museum area. View of the mountains in the backdrop are beauty! And you just feel like your in an old mining cowboy movie. Went to a few shops, saloons and had a drink. awesome adventure. everyone was a bit eccentric but nice enough.

The wild burros are adorable 96% of the town people were super friendly a couple weren’t . There is burro food to buy , this town treats these animals as there family they all have names they treat them medically, etc . Be respectful and don’t feed them carrots 🥕 and junk . There supper hopefully on how to pet them as to not get bit and when to stay away because there is an over load of males . The gun show was awesome . It’s a tourist town so do expect higher cost . But super fun

Don't miss Oatman!
If you are nearby, it is essential to stop there. The city is truly typical of the American West with its wooden shacks and donkeys in the middle of the streets. We loved the atmosphere of the city, we can park there for free and that's good!
The shops offer a thousand and one wonders, so for lovers of Arizona, the Wild West, do not go your way, make Oatman live.

Driving into a Oatman on old Route 66 is an experience all by itself. The winding narrow road requires your constant attention but fortunately it doesn’t last for long. The trip to Oatman is an experience that anyone y travels route 66 should enjoy. Even before arriving in town you will be treated to magnificent views as well as the well-known Burros. An easy walk up and down main street will make the time spent there well worth it. The streets are usually full of classic automobiles from the 50s and 60s. Take the time to go there and enjoy the hospitality that Oatman has to offer.

For a kitschy road trip catching some cheesy touristy spots I was pretty sure I had my disappointments well planned. I looked into Oatman before going and read lots of reviews and did some research. There's a real wave of love for Oatman online, which I can understand to an extent, however, I found the visit disappointing. There, I said it.

My expectations are very low so Oatman really had to work to get to my disappointment. It feels very commercial and I felt had an artificial flavour hidden underneath everything. Everything is geared around the donkeys with some mining thrown in but really leaves the history and authenticity unexplored.

There were only a few of the donkeys around and their attention was captured pretty quickly by a lady that had bought a whole bunch of feed and sat on the walkway and fed them for some time. It was pretty bare of donkeys otherwise so don't expect to be wandering amongst a herd as there might not be many there on the day.

Everything else was pretty much shopping in some form and I did buy a few souvenirs even amongst my disappointment. Really had a commercial side to the whole town but I'm guessing that's how most make their living.

Some of the countryside around the town was great and would've really loved for there to have been more places to pull over and get out to have a look. I managed in a few spots but never felt fully comfortable with it.

It was fun to see the burros just chilling around town. The road to get there was scenic. Plenty of shopping. On street parking. Penny machine at two locations.

We really enjoyed our time here. Shopped at several little stores and everyone we came in contact with was friendly and eager to share the history of the town. Of course, the main draw here are the burros. We purchased two bags of food and fed most of them (except for the babies) without any problems. They are very well adjusted to people and some seemed to really enjoy the human touch. There are a few little places to eat. We tried the Oatman Hotel restaurant and it was wonderful. The BBQ pork sandwiches and burro chips were really good and the homemade fudge is the best anywhere; buttery and creamy. The pumpkin-praline seasonal flavor is a must try. Excellent service and little historic details about this place made for a wonderful visit.
This is an easy drive from Laughlin on S95 to Boundary Cone Rd to Topock/Oatman Rd. No scary turns or drop-offs.

Neat little town below the mountains, lots of souvenir shops with friendly staff. Plenty of hungry but very friendly burros who seem to love the attention! Well worth the drive from Las Vegas. The drive from Kingman is another story, white knuckle 15 mph through the mountains, not recommended by me.

While in Laughlin Nevada we rented a car and took a day trip to Oatman. It is on Route 66 so it was pretty cool. They had "wild" donkeys (if you can pet them, hug them feed them then they aren't wild) but it was like stepping back in time. We ate at Oatman restaurant and had the Nachos which was great, they had sweet tea which these southerners loved. The woman working there answered all of our questions and told us where to go next. It is worth going. The stores will ship big items home to you if you buy something you can't get on the plane.

What an amazing little town. Everyone who lives and or works in Oatman makes you feel very welcome. Of course feeding and petting the donkeys on the roadside is the main attraction, especially for the young kids. A lot of fun shops to brouse through. The candy store is also a big hit for the kiddos. Quite a few clothing shops, antique stores, souvenir shops and take a tour of the jail. Very small but it's fun and a lot of history. I always take friends and family to visit Oatman each time I go to Laughlin. Nice little day trip.

My husband and I drove out to Oatman from Laughlin. It was a nice quiet drive. I knew we would have a unique experience when we found a herd of burros on the main highway. They are so adorable. Parking was a little spotty but we got there early enough to find a place. There were many of your typical souvenir shops with unique Oatman/Wild West character. We watched the “gun fight” in the street and that was a bit corny but entertaining. They took donations for a Shriners foundation so bring some cash. Had lunch at the old hotel. The burgers were good and the staff was kind. It was very busy though so be prepared to wait. Of course, beware of angry burros. Most look pretty happy to be fed by people wandering the streets but if they put their ears back and look angry, I suggest getting out of there. Overall glad we came here and saw this unique old town.

Took a detour on Route 66. We did not expect the town of Oatman but loved every minute of our time there. Great people, burros everywhere and a much see experience. My husband loved driving the road to get there. We are definitely going back to spend more time experiencing the town.

We drove through the remote part of western Arizona and came across the town of Oatman - seemingly coming out of nowhere. We stopped to enjoy the burros who were freely roaming Route 66. We ate lunch at one of the local restaurants which turned out to be very good. Definitely worth spending an hour or two in the quaint little ghost town.

Well, I was hesitant to go here after reading the negative reviews about pro Trump, racist vibe. My sisters had been there before and wanted to go, I like donkeys, so we went.
. As a flaming liberal I was wondering if if would be a negative experience/vibe. Nope. There were some Trump signs, flags, tees, etc…But I did not feel overwhelmed or that there was an effort to force their views, which, just like me they have a right to. At a certain point I chose not to go into, support a shop that showed a bunch of political stuff, which I have a rite to. All and all Cute donkeys, nice shop owners. I enjoyed.

Stopped there on way back to Phoenix. Had local Burros throughout town to pet and feed. Mostly souvenir shops selling overpriced shirts and trinkets. Public restrooms were nice and clean. Cool restaurant with dollar bills all over the walls but didn’t eat in the town. Good stopping point for long road trips.

It is a long and winding road both ways to Oatman. While there are mules roaming the street, which is very cute, there really is not that much else to see. If you have time, perhaps once, but don’t go out of your way.

Drove down out of Laughlin and a scenic drive on good 2 lane roads. You will know you are getting close when you start seeing the burros on the side or in the middle of the road looking for food. Easy parking as you come into town. We arrived in time for the “gunfight” show at High Noon in the middle of the street in front of the hotel. 2 person performance is a bit lane but donations go to Shriner’s Hospital so a good cause. Shops are mostly souvenirs, clothing and jewelry. Watch your step as there is burro poop EVERYWHERE!

Great quirky place. Fun wandering the shops petting the burros are lunch at a restaurant next to the hardware store. Basic food but good eats. Enjoyed our time there

Better when not crowded (?) Very busy on the Saturday our 10 person family went for first time. We had three small dogs and were warned several times about the possibility of the burros kicking them, so we were careful. Shopkeepers friendly and accommodating. Shootout corny but engaging and collects offerings for St. Jude’s. Most direct drive is over dirt road from Bullhead City, quite a bit longer on paved roads.

One of the oddest experiences along our trip was to stop here. Part “Wild West” juxtapose with a “mining village” and lastly lots of souvenir shops for tourists. The charm, frankly, are the donkeys / burros that walk through the town freely. Well worth a stop

After driving aimlessly through the deserts in Arizona, some winding and narrow road, a bit of dirt and dusty roads we lit upon this amazing quaint western town of Oatman. A throwback to the mid 19th century this little village which was once a prosperous silver and gold mining centre but is now just relying on tourism to remain viable.
But what a jewel in the desert it is, authentic timber structures with wooden sidewalks, many preserved meticulously to maintain the authenticity of the western feel.
Wild burros wander the streets, some amatuer actors stage a bank robery and gunfight in the main street, sellers of locally produced jewelry and artifacts occupy every building and corner. Despite that, this wonderful throwback has charm all its own, we luxuriated in its spellbinding beauty for over three hours.

Visited on 2 March and the town was bustling with people. We parked on the street without a problem. The old west/mining town buildings were cool, very touristy and gimmicky but you look over that because of the BURROS. Burros rule the town, and they know it, friendly because people feed them (stores sell the feed to you) and that's fine - but beware of the poop on the street. Also - please remember these are wild animals not pets; they have behaviors and instincts you may not be ready for.

If it was busy on a Monday in March I can't imagine the crowds and insanity there in the spring and summer!

Always hearing about Oatman, we finally made the trip to visit. It was quite the drive to reach the town but then you start seeing a burro here and there and once in town they're everywhere! And they know, people have food for them. So many of the establishments offer food for sale for them. And once you feed one, like pigeons, they follow you! Small little town with all the vendors selling their wares. Parking is tight along the main street but we did see a large parking lot just outside of town not knowing. Great place for motorcyclists. A definite place to visit especially with kids. And the burros seem pretty friendly.

This place was a lot bigger than I expected!! Most of the buildings host funky giftshops -- but even as a non-shopper there was a lot to see. It was very crowded even on a Tuesday and there are lots of kids. If you're looking for a peaceful ghost town this isn't it.

It was 105 degrees, but burros still greeted us on the road. They will walk right up to your car if you stop. They'll eat anything you give them...but probably shouldn't...so grab burro food in town! The business owners were very welcoming.

We were looking for something to do around Lake Havasu and someone suggested Oatman. It was kind of a disappointment. The old town was full of tourists and the main attraction was the burrows— which were absent. We were in a Jeep and were able to climb some of the dunes in the area and take pictures of the wildflowers. It was almost worth the trip to see them.

More than 45 minutes’ drive through bends to reach it from Kingman , the only interest lies in the magnificent panorama.
On arrival very very disappointed because we only see a few old facades, the interior is occupied by shops with made in China. Only a second-hand shop seemed more interesting. We expected to enter a saloon , or uninhabited houses . Absolutely not. This village is not a ghost village.
It’s definitely not worth a visit unless you really don’t have anything else to do.

On 16 visits to the USA we have visited 41 states and countless small ts Passowns. Oatman is by far the most different and interesting.
What males coming to Oatman even better is the drive in and out on the original rout 66 road that winds up and down picturesque mountains and valleys.
While this part of route 66 is a highway your speed is limited to less than 25mph and on many curves 15mph or less.
The views from Sitgreaves Pass are magnificent.
The town of Oatman is totally unique. Burrows wandering along the street, walking in and out of shops.
The traffic stops each day for the 'gun fight' show.
Learn the history of the town -

even though it was fall season we had a blast looking through the stores that were open and all the antiques they had. we had to stop to get into town because the donkeys were blocking the road which gave us a laugh. One of them stuck its head through the window and was looking for food I am sure

We drove from Vegas to visit this old western town. It was about a 2 hour drive and we’re SO glad we made the trip. It’s just a small little town with a couple blocks of gift stores and a couple restaurants. But the highlight is definitely the wild burros that hang out on the streets. You can buy little hay chunks to feed them and despite what I had read they do like the hay snacks. The day we were there , there were probably 2 dozen burros or more hanging out.
Make this a must do !!!

Oatman is well worth the trip! Just a short distance off of the main road you will be greeted by burrows from the old mining days! A few museums in the stores and an old west museum ran by one of the sweetest and orneriest ladies in the old west! We just loved our visit, touring site, talking, buying antiques, jewelry, and souvenirs!

When in Laughlin or traveling across Arizona take the time to visit! Well worth the journey!

Drove through this little town, got out and walked through all the shops bought a couple of antique he stuff. But the real treet was feeding the wild donkeys, what a hoot. Then we went to Hooch's 66 bar and Grill for dinner in Topock

Biggest disappointment of my entire Rte 66 trip. I respect everyone's right to their beliefs and free expression, but I found the entire town to be a turnoff. The burros were vastly outnumbered by the Trump signs, Confederate flags and derogatory Biden signs. The big motorcycle rally was coming up, so maybe they're just playing to their audience.

A blast out of our past! I sure enjoyed walking through Oatman not knowing it was on route 66.
Stepping back in time, I enjoyed seeing the wild burros walking around without a care in the world.
Perfect surroundings for some fun for wheeling.

Staying in Kingman for a recent visit to the area and went to Oatman for the day, took the scenic highway past the Cool Springs stop off, fun place to take a 66 photo in the middle of the highway.

enjoyed the sites of Oatman, the little saloon and mine set up, nice people working in all the shops, the burros are literally in charge of everyone and everything, so they run the place. Had lunch in the old Oatman Hotel, literally NEVER seen anything like it in my life, you must see to believe. Great burgers and simple menu but you are buying the atmosphere. Watched the little shootout they provide in the middle of the street at noon and 2 i think.

My only wish is that they had left the historic Oatman Hotel as a hotel and not another tshirt shop, it would be soo cool to stay there overnight.

A must see while in the area, takes a couple hours to walk thru town or stay all day, plenty to see and do.

Highly recommend.

Oatman is a unique place about a 40 minute drive from Laughlin. The are wild burros in the streets and many gift shops and watering holes. Worth the time when Laughlin gets boring.

Recommended.

Well built, it seems to be within a set, I do not understand how much there is real and how much fantasy, certainly at a marketing level works

The best part of this living ghost town on route 66 are the burros that own the streets. They eat gently out of your hand and are so cute!

Fun and easy day trip from Las Vegas. Old original mining town. Little shops, old saloon... but the main attraction is the donkeys! Descendants of the original donkeys used in the mines. Recommend lunch at the old saloon. Worth the visit!

Cute little stop on Route 66. Wild donkeys roam around and are super friendly. Cute gift shops and gun fight re-enactment. Nice little cafe with a good variety of food. Friendly staff at all establishments.

This is an amazing living "old ghost town" loads of little shups for browse though and the drive up to it is an experience in itself especially if you meet a big vehicle coming down the other way. Probably the biggest attraction is the donkeys wondering around which you can buy feed for in the village and then stop (we did on the way out) and feed them.

We all loved it here.
Watch out for the naughty burros, one stuck his head in the car door and ate a leaflet!
Would definately return.

This township is a little know gem and off the beaten track. But when you get there it truely is a well preserved single street old west town that still has mules walking the streets to add character and authenticity. The staff in each of the shops are so welcoming and friendly as it is a true representation of regional usa hospitality. If you a looking for the old wild west township expirience and you have a spare day in Las Vegas this is a good addition

Enjoyed the drive there from Vegas and back on 12/30/23. Great road trip. Love how people have started to put Christmas decorations on the bushes prior to entering Oatman. Didn't stop to walk around though; wayyy too crowded! They still allow parallel parking along the main drag, which is a narrow street to begin with. The sidewalks are narrow or non-existent in places, so people were walking on the road, blocking and slowing down traffic. Had my dogs with me but wasn't going to fight with the crowds, so we just passed thru. Glad to see burros still mingle among the non-natives!

Every time we visit Arizona, we have to visit Oatman. My son loves petting all the burros that roam through town. The shops are interesting to look through, and you can always find a treasure to bring home. The shopkeepers are friendly and it’s a lovely way to spend the morning. We enjoy the drive up to Oatman also. The views are spectacular and often you will see burros along the side of the road that will walk up to your car for a treat and a pet on the head.

Such a fun day, what an experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. The burros are so friendly snd fun, burros, burros, everywhere. Dont miss this great little Old West town, so worth the drive and a place to have a beer or two.

First I want to address one of the reviews (ghost town.....really) first I happened to be there when you were there. Before the donkeys atacked her dogs and the shop keeper made the coment she was told by 3 other shop keepers to keep her dog in her hand away from the donkeys. She made the choice not to. Also as soon as you park there is a sign warning you about the donkeys not liking dogs. Also on EVERY BUILDING. If you research Oatman you see very quickly about NO DOGS. You were irresponsible. Learn to research where you are going, OK Now that I am done with that.

Oatman is amazing little town. Yes its a tourist trap but so is everytown on route 66. The donkeys were so gentle with my nephew, But i have to admit my favorite part and the reason i will return was watching how the locals interacted with the donkeys, The hotel employee who would come out and pet one when ever it stopped at the door. The shop owner who greeted them all by name as they were walking up to her as she was feeding them, The shop keeper who saved me as I got nervous with one, LOL. It was great to see. Next time I want to spend more time and maybe stay at the hotel. The whole town was a blast,

Mediocre. We had more fun taking photos from the drive there approaching from the east (Golden Valley route) through the mountains. Yes, the Burros are cool to pet and feed. The Oatman hotel restaurant was pretty good: but in the end...visit one shop and you visited them all pretty much; All sell the same overpriced stuff. So, it's a been-there-done-that kinda trip. Probably won't go back unless I have out of state visitors who might be interested. Word of caution....Keep your dog(s) well clear of the burros. The are targeted by the local coyotes and view dogs as a threat. The shop keepers will make sure you know as well.

Tiny town with only souvenir shops. The burros were cool! Apparently you’re not supposed to feed them carrots. One of the locals yelled at me and took them from me which wasn’t very friendly! After that I didn’t have much interest to stay. The burrows also keep following you once you feed them so be prepared. We walked around for about an hour and then left. The tiny strip that you see in pictures is all there is.

We enjoyed this little town. The hotel wasn't open. It is closed till sometime in early September. Enjoyed seeing the wild west shootout and the unique shops. Glad we made it part of our trip.

Memorial day weekend we decided to make a trip to Oatman.it has been on my Bucket list for a long time.i really liked seeing the Wild Burros and meeting up with a few of them on the road .My partner and I met up with one and I think the Burro wanted to go home with us!.Oatman itself is ok.It is just an old Mining town but there is alot of History there.We plan to go back in the future.

Burros were cool. The townies are just crazy people. Fed the donkey a carrot because we didn't want to buy a their bs food in a paper bag. The townies don't like that. The old guy dressed up as a cowboy came up and berated my wife and I and said that feeding the burro a carrot was going to rile him up because of all the sugar and it may send someone to the hospital.

I just said uh huh and we went on our way, It's just a bunch lies so don't fall for it. Then as we were leaving the lady that sells her bag of bs, was screaming at us like i fed the donkey TACO BELL. This town could be so much better if the crazies were not there. I won't be coming back.

Had a wonderful day in oatman today with my husband it's just what I expected and more , yes there a lot of Souvenir shops but everyone was so friendly yes the gun slinger show was cheesy just what you expect but fun at the same time the town has charm only made better by the beautiful Burros I will warn though if you are nervous of them you may struggle as the don't move for you you have to move them 😅 which I found adorable great day worth a visit but if you do please go vert slow on the drive in as the burros make a bee line for you car because they think you have food

We planned our road trip from San Diego to the Grand Canyon (West) through this route and it was such a neat experience. The whole thing reminded us of the movie ‘Cars.’ It was adorable. There are so many wild donkeys (Burros) wandering the street. There are little shops to visit and explore. It was worth the stop just for a very unique experience.

We went here and only thing we wish we would have gone earlier as we didn’t get much time !
Cool little old fashioned shops along with wild Burros EVERYWHERE
One of the best stop offs along Route 66 so unique !!

First of all, before going I kept looking for information about visiting and didn’t find much. So I’ll tell you, there’s no entry fee, if you drive through town and down the hill there’s free parking and at the beginning of town you can park for $2.
So you walk through town (like a self guided tour), there’s shops to stop into, an old mine you can walk through, old jail, a Photo Booth and best of all several shops that sell food to feed the donkeys! They were all over the place, they were very nice, pretty chill and super friendly. They love getting fed and pets and scratches too.
We didn’t see any donkeys on the way up to Oatman but leaving they were all over the road! It was absolutely amazing! I will definitely being going back soon!

when we can leave the house, we'll go again. We love the donkeys. And the shopping. And the street shoot-out

Great trip. Wil was the most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever had. Very educational and a lot of fun. The burros are so friendly. Highly recommend. Ask fir Wil.

A step into the past, this whole town has it all. Saloons, gun fights, burros roaming the streets and sidewalks. So much fun. Enjoy!

FIRST OFF, PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DONKEYS CARROTS, APPLES OR ANY JUNK FOOD! You may think you are being kind, but these things are harmful to the wild burros. If you want to feed them, many shops in town sell hay cubes for $1. The wild burros are the best part of any visit to Oatman, and we want to take care that they don’t die from eating food that is bad for them.

My first visit to Oatman was such a wonderful surprise. We were on a car rally on old Route 66 and as we came into town the donkeys started approaching our car. They are so adorable! They are everywhere - walking freely in town, sleeping in the road, going into the shops. It’s hilarious and totally charming! Oatman is a cute old mining town with fun shops. But for me, the attraction is the donkeys. It is SO worth a trip. You’ll love it!

AGAIN, PLEASE DON’T FEED THE DONKEYS CARROTS OR JUNK FOOD. ITS REALLY REALLY BAD FOR THEM. The Oatman locals look after the burros even tho they are wild. You can ask the locals about feeding hay cubes to the burros - the locals are real friendly, and so are the donkeys!

They don't tell you this on the website when you are planning your trip, but the wild donkeys that roam the town think that dogs are coyotes, and coyotes in the wild are the donkeys' mortal enemies. After we made the 3-1/2 hour drive to get to Oatman WITH the family dog, several locals informed us that the donkeys have been known to pick up dogs in their mouths and shake them to death. And there are signs all over town about this....would have been nice to know in advance. So, here I am, with my beloved dog, which, after spending a minute and a half in the town, I have learned is not welcome to be there. Rude locals and shop owners are shouting at me, "Are you CRAZY bringing that dog here???" No, but it would have been nice to know this beforehand. So, hubby sits on a bench in front of the Post Office with the dog, staying out of the way of humans and donkeys alike while I go check out the town. No fun for them!

Yes, the donkeys are very cute and are everywhere. Saw two of them fighting among themselves, so yes, you have to be careful around them....never know when you might get kicked or something, even if it's inadvertently. But for the most part, they seemed docile. You buy Donkey Chow from the shops on the street for a couple of bucks and feed them. They'll eat out of your hand, or you can put the food on the ground and a slew of them will cluster around it and eat. It's cute, and does provide great photo and selfie ops. Just leave the dog at home.

What an amazing visit. The burros are so sweet and wonderful. Followed the group on Facebook prior to visiting and so glad that I did. It gave me the opportunity to ask questions about the burros prior and to make sure we were well informed...NO CARROTS. There are several places to purchase the hay cubes that they can eat and for only $1 for a lunch bag of cubes. The infant burros are tagged with a tag on their forehead so you know not to feed them. Almost everyone around town was very pleasant. We were a little taken back by one shop owner who was not pleasant to the burros that were on the walkway in front of her shop but beyond that everyone was very kind in town. I look forward to coming back again!!

You have to stay for the gunfight as they guys doing the show donate to the Shriner's. They ask you to help block the street from through traffic and put on an entertaining show. Caution: watch your pockets and purses...the donkeys like to catch you off guard and try to grab things. :-)

The dockeys were really cool and there was alot of interesting things,also looks of different souvenirs and they have a nice restraint alot of things to look at and do

If you're seeking a distinctive and memorable stop on your Route 66 road trip or enjoy exploring quirky, historic destinations, Oatman is definitely worth considering. While it can be popular and somewhat commercialized, you'll also enjoy a lively and engaging experience, complete with wild burros roaming the streets and a charming glimpse into the Old West. It’s a fun stop that offers a unique blend of history and charm.

This would be a cute place to visit, for all ages, had some of the stores left politics and profanity out of our faces and out of the stores. This has destroyed a cute little town with lots of history, and cute donkeys.. How pathetic can these store owners be to push so many people away... Save your time and money, go elsewhere.

Great time with the kids. They started talking about donkey town and I asked what is that? They replied the place you took is with donkeys. Lol

Very cute and fun town. Closes in the afternoon. Could be more cleaner. We visited on 6/21/20, stores were very dusty, store fronts could use hourly clean up as burros roam around. Public bathrooms were very very dirty.

We’ve been to Oatman a few times before, but after reading Bert B’s Review, we couldn’t wait to go back and support a town that believes in freedom of choice and individual rights.

Every merchant was welcoming and helpful. We were more than just faceless patrons. Lunch and drinks at the Oatman Hotel were delicious and our waitress was friendly and entertaining. The money covered walls in the restaurant are really quite something. Would recommend driving in on Route 66 from Kingman for a glimpse of historical “interstate” travel conditions.

I guess it’s Bert’s loss and our gain that sheep and donkeys don’t mix in Oatman.

Just looking around all the shops, petting and feeding the burros,.Nice little tourist town..seeing an okd gokd mineandd drill they used

Great place to visit. Laughlin Tours escorted us there from Harrah's in Laughlin. Great tour service! Scott, our guide made the day very enjoyable. Oatman is a fun place to visit with the burros roaming the streets. Ate lunch at the Oatman hotel.......very good food.......highly suggest visiting the hotel.......the inside is covered with dollar bills that visitors can leave a message on and staple to the walls.

This place is not even entertaining. It’s a dump. Every store has cheap souvenirs that look the same. Half the stores are closed. Depressing. There were more burros of the road going into town than in town itself.

This is definitely not a ghost town. The burros really do have the run of the town though. A result of that is there's poop everywhere, and in the summer it's an overwhelming smell. The town itself is basically a small street with several shops; many of them are all selling the same souvenirs. The history of the town is more interesting if you want to take the time to read about it online.

Very cool town People are very nice and helpful don’t forget to walk around the town and feed the burros

We made the drive down from Las Vegas for the day to check this place out and were not disappointed. The drive takes you through Laughlin and it is a nice scenic mountain view drive once you get down to the two lane. Plenty of neat little shops in the town of Oatman along with all the historic buildings to check out. And then there are the wild burros. All of the shops sell biscuts to feed them so don't waste your money on bringing carrots to feed them because it's not allowed. The weather was perfect and it was an all around great experience.

HA HA HA.... Ghost town?? Not really. A very friendly tourist town in the middle of nowhere on the old route 66 road. FYI... there is no where in the town to stay, so plan on resting your head in Kingman or coming from the west to east, Needles, CA. This is town plays into the "old west" theme to the hilt and the stores and employees are the ones who make it fun. They have something for everyone. The town opens around 9am and closes by 7pm in the summer. They have the "wild" burros who know the whole routine and arrive in time to be fed alfalfa hay cubes all day, then wander back out in the surrounding desert... It's just fun. They have several establishments that serve different types of food, so you won't go hungry. If your in the area, make the drive. Touristy, you bet, but lots of fun!

It's a very scenic drive when you go/come to/from Kingman and even the other way, it's the beautiful desert. The best part are the burros, they are all over, super cute, and very chill. Oatman is a VERY small place but yet unique and interesting to explore.

We wanted to take Route 66 through Oatman Ghost town. The best time to go is around 11 if you want to eat and shop. The shops don't open early. It was a fun just walking around the little town! You don't need a tour guide. It's a very small town with a lot of interesting history with all the old stores, antiques, and stories. The burros are everywhere! But very friendly. You must stop and visit this town! The locals are so friendly and the little shops have a lot of souvenir's to chose from. Don't forget to stop and say to Walter! (He's the Mayor of the town! :) ) Great little stop!

Cute little tourist town with an old western mining town vibe. The burros, descended from those abandoned by the miners, roam freely in the town & hillside. Clearly not an a-political town as there were lots of flags, posters, hats etc where owners professed their one sided political view thru their product offering. Not a problem as there was a multitude if fun little items available. We were left negatively impressed by one shop’s entrance sign “trump 2020 f&@k your feelings” as there were families with young children visiting. This was not a product offering as no others were there & it was at the entrance of his gem shop. My feelings aren’t hurt but he got none of my business as I found his lack of consideration of others distasteful. Folks should remember that, while you can approach the burros they are wild animals. I wished I was ready with my camera when twice the little beasts grabbed a shoppers bag as she came out of the store. Licorice and candy coated nuts must be favorites and the critters knew just what to look for. The tug O war was hilarious!

We used this as a stop over and glad we did. Its a bit out of the way but lovely drive. It's basically a one street town set out as the old west. Friendly donkey's roam the streets and you can feed and pat them, just watch your fingers. We spent a few hours wondering each side of the street popping into all the little shops and stores and browsing locally made items. There were a few things like the escape room activity that were not open but it didn't spoil the visit. A few places to eat, grab a drink or an ice cream. Clean bathroom facilities but don't use this as a fuel stop as it doesn't have a gas station. A real look into the past. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed this old town. The people where absolutely great and very welcoming to all. The Burros are great as was the gunfight at noon. The wife enjoyed the shops and we enjoyed hearing about the history from the locals. Many of the people we talked to moved there because of the friendly people that lived there. Its America at its best.

This was my second visit to this little ghost town and in was fun. The first time I was here was during Covid and most places were closed. This time most everything was open and there was even a gun show in the street and donkeys too. We had lunch at the old hotel and it was very good.

Do not get out of car while visiting this town.
My wife is still recovering from being attacked by 3 wild burros (donkeys)
All the tourist notes say visit and see the wild burros. They warn about keeping dogs out but there are no warnings about how dangerous the burros are.
The first one veered towards my wife at full pelt, knocking her to the ground. The second trampled all over her and the third started kicking her before I shoved it away.
Paramedics were there quickly and ambulance followed 30 mins later taken to local hospital but then had to be
Rushed to Las Vegas for emergency op on smashed elbow which was pinned and plated. 10 days convalescence in Vegas.
Back in the UK another op to replace the smashed shoulder deemed too damaged to repair.
Third op to save severely infected elbow
Now hopefully recovering after over 2 months of pain and treatment.
Apparently no one is responsible for these beasts. I have tried via lawyers and the State department
Lucky we had good insurance cover
So my advice is stay in the car get pictures of a quaint old mining town through the car windows and keep driving through
As a positive the locals were brilliant in getting help and supporting us.

My husband took us here on accident during our son’s spring break. The donkeys were cute, but that’s about it. This is what they call a sundown town. If you’re a person of color, you know what I’m talking about. Please be careful.

We booked through Laughlin tours while staying at Harrahs. We had a great tour along with a very knowledgeable tour guide (Andrew). He made several stops along the way to Oatman. We would highly recommend this tour company and ask for Andrew.

Well worth visiting but I have to let you know that it is NOT pet friendly! I had my 4lb dog in a carrier and spent the entire time avoiding the burros. Most of the people were very friendly and the restaurant was amazing! Pulled pork sandwich was delicious! Just would have enjoyed it much more without a pet. Burros do not like dogs!

We loved our visit to Oatman! Everything from the scenic yet harrowing drive from Kingman to the openness of the town’s people. We enjoyed the Wild West shootout, had a beer in the saloon, shopped souvenirs and antiques and explored among the free roaming burros! Our only regret was not taking time to get our family photo made at the Old Time Wild West Photography! Oatman was easily my favorite stop on our old Rt. 66 adventures!

This is one of the Old West type cities with a very authentic and fun experience. The donkeys are really everywhere, already on the way to Oatman we saw several donkeys on the road, but these are wild and dangerous, according to the city staff.
The place should be very cool but should arrive during the day, from 16:00 the shops were almost all closed, unfortunately in our case only one was open and there was no activity to enjoy the place. Still the store was very cool, leather articles, donkey souvenirs and all kinds of antiques and leather articles for sale, we left very happy!
It's just a street but there's a lot of interesting things to do for what we can understand. One day we will return during the day only to get to know better!
The road from Oatman to Kingman by Route 66 is the most scenic of the route, but it is extremely dangerous in much part, with extremely closed curves, precipitation without Guard Rail in whole stretches, if I had more information I would not have taken this route between the 2 cities, I would have returned to Interstate Road, especially at night.

We went out of our way to visit here from Kingman and travelled Route 66. Fabulous trip and outstanding visit to old mining town. Has inspired us to build a Gold Panning Booth for our next Fair in Halfmoon Bay BC. If you are looking for the Old West Towns this is a must.

I was excited to bring the grandkids to Oatman to learn a little about mining and living back in the day, not to mention seeing the burros. I was a bit disappointed as Oatman seems to be another tourist trap with just a few educational things. I was looking forward to checking out the Olive Oatman Hotel/Restaurant but it was closed. The only restaurant open was the Oatman Hotel and, needless to say it was packed. We all enjoyed the burros wandering the streets. One did have to be cautious though as they are wild animals and do kick and bite. They have become used to getting treats from tourists and seem to feel "entitled" to them so they get a bit testy if you don't provide goodies. This is not a place I can't wait to revisit.

We decided to visit Oatman and I’m so glad we did! I was nervous my husband wouldn’t care for it, but he loved it as well. Lots of old shops with some unique items. We bought post cards and mailed them from the little post office there. We saw the Burros as we were leaving town, one walked right in front of the car so we couldn’t move. This little town was the favorite part of our trip.

We were expecting to find neat old mining town with donkeys wandering around. The donkeys were there and were cute. The rest of the town is filled with shops selling cheap tourist crap. They are also filled with Trump flags, Trump signs, signs that say "f*** Joe Biden", signs and flags that claim the 2020 election was stolen, Confederate flags etc. It was like being in a Trump rally. I do not see the appeal at all.

This is a great little day trip when you're in Laughlin, only a few miles across the river, in the hills above Bullhead City. Stop and visit the friendly burrows that have roamed the streets for years, buy a bag of feed and let them eat out of your hand. After that browse the gift shops then stop at the Oatman Hotel for an awesome hamburger and drink. It's a great way to spend a few hours.

I have been to Oatman a couple of times before this trip. There were four of us travelling together so we decided Oatman would be a good place to visit. The other three ladies could not get over what a wonderful place this was. They loved it all, the shopping, the stores, the hotel and of course the burros. I bought everyone a bag of food to feed them with and they loved it. We had lunch in the hotel where Clark Gable stayed. Each of us ordered something different and it was all good. August is not the best month to be there because of the heat and some shops closed early.

Great place to visit if you want to see something different from ordinary life. For greg who left the notes about leaving politics out. If you're sensitive little eyes cannot deal with someone else's opinion. Do us all a favor and just stay home. That way none of us have to deal with you. There were some stores that I noticed that did Lean towards certain political parties. That is life. Try to grow up and be a big boy. The rest of the world does not want to protect your delicate little sensitivities. The material is obviously selling, otherwise, it wouldn't be there. Do everyone a favor and go to Hollywood instead next time.

More than worth a stop. Western style village, shops and burros roaming in the streets. Have a drink and make lots of pictures

We stopped in Oatman on our cross-country road trip and generally had a good time. The burros are, of course, the stars of the show. There was a two-week old baby, Billie, who was absolutely adorable. She was sporting a "Please Do not Feed Me" sticker on her head because she was still nursing and had no teeth. There was also a newborn which we did not see, but heard a lot about from the locals. It had been abandoned by its mother, although I heard conflicting stories about the reason, and town members were caring for it. It was clear that the local community really cares about and protects the burros.

Although it's clearly geared towards tourists, you do get a sense of what an old west town would have been like, with the wooden sidewalks, etc. The gunfight is fun, although it would be helpful if it were not set against the backdrop of modern cars. The actors seemed to be having fun and did raise money for good causes.

So, the downside is that the town is littered with confederate flags, "no one will take my guns" t-shirts and even an entire stand dedicated to Trump. It was quite off-putting, even unwelcoming.

Neat place in the middle of nowhere. The wild burros were cute, but not so wild because they are being fed by all the visitors. Interesting to see the off-road SUV’s running through town. Looks like there is a lot of area for riding nearby.

This is a must see attraction that feels like a step back in time. When traveling to Oatman, follow the paved roads and not your GPS. Some GPS systems will lead you off the payment and down miles of dirt road, although the shortest route, this is not the most desirable. Walking down the streets of Oatman, is like a throw back in time. Enjoy the many shops, good eats, friendly patrons and great visions of an old town. Traveling down the street you will be sharing the road with the towns original folks, yes the Donkey. The Donkey is the original town folk that still today control the traffic flow, either driving or walking, you are sure to encounter one or two of them.

Day trip while visiting family in Vegas. Vegas to Laughlin to Oatman to Kingman to Boulder to Vegas. Oatman is an old mining town from the old West, complete with wooden sidewalks and wild burros. Don't miss the gun fight!

I really liked Oatman, it was one of the most unique towns on Route 66 that we visited and we went from Oatman AZ all the way to St. Louis MO! The burros were really neat, and it was a lot of fun to feed them. They are very friendly, just don't make the same mistake that I did. The residents ask that you not feed the burros on the road, and pull off to feed them so that it encourages them to stay off of the road. This is wise advice, for burro and human safety. The difference with Oatman and most of Route 66 is that it is not a 1940's-1950's era town, it is more of late 1800's/early 1900's era town. Very enjoyable, recommend highly.

We had an interesting ride up the old Rt. 66 off of Interstate 40. It is full of hairpin turns with no guardrails so go slowly!
Parking is tough in Oatman. We arrived on a Friday around 11:30 so we found a spot. Gunfight took place at 12:30. Burros are all over the place. Fun to see them and take pictures. We ate at the hotel after the shootout. Great couple of hours.

Interesting town. About 4-5 blocks long. Looks like its been there for 100+ years. Lots of bikers. Shops and saloons. Probably same as 100 years ago! Narrow street!

Fun little spot to visit. Best if you plan as you are traveling between cities as it is a bit of a drive. Lots of history. Feeding and photographing the donkeys was a hoot. Don't feed them on the road or you could get a ticket. Feeding is only allowed in town and several places sell food that is good for them.

I traveled from Lake Havasu down historic Route 66 to get to Oatman. I wasn’t sure what to expect, thought I would just find some old abandoned buildings in an old mining town. The drive was beautiful. When I got there the parking lot was full of vehicles and the town was buzzing. A parking lot of maybe 30 to 40 spots. Kudos to this town making efforts to rebuild their economy by making this town a spot for tourism. The character and charm of an old mining town still exist. I spent about two hours there. What a great drive and a great place to visit.

Not even 10 percent of the people had masks on,.. we didn't even stop drove right through. Even in none Covid tomes would I think about going back

A lot of small shops selling curio items. Nothing of too much interest to us. We visited the old jail and said hi to the tortoises. I liked those tortoises, they were the highlight of the trip. The only wildlife we saw. The shops didn't open until 10:00 - 10:30, so don't get there too early. The burros hadn't showed up, so we missed them in town, but later saw one in the roadway driving back to Kingman. The parking isn't marked, so just park where you can find a place. The drive to get there is the best part of the trip, very scenic.

We were looking forward to this stop on Route 66, and it did not disappoint (except for the fact that it was - wait for it - 120 degrees fahrenheit, YOW). A few of the shops were closed because of the heat, but we got some excellent ice cream at the Oatman Hotel (the restaurant wasn't open either). We were also treated to some wonderful stories about the town and the donkeys by our server, she was a treat all unto herself! The locals know each donkey by name, and when a new donkey is born, they adhere to a tradition that whomever finds it can name it -- there was a new baby (Tinkerbell) and a couple of slightly older babies in the mix that day, which was wonderful. By the way, DO NOT FEED THE DONKEYS WITH CARROTS! Turns out that makes them violent because for them it's a sugary treat. Fortunately we did not bring any - you can buy "hay squares" to feed them, they seemed very docile, and they are used to people. They might have been extra docile for the heat, but there was still an "alpha male" moment just as we were leaving, so obviously they're no strangers to that heat. Lovely little stop, it would've been fun to see more, but we needed to get on that road (plus, SO HOT).

Passed through Oatman going west on Route 66. All the pictures online looked great and it seemed like it had a hotel that had a restaurant for dinner. Also, the amount of Burros was intriguing. But when we arrived at 6pm, it was an actual ghost town. No shops were open, only two Burros were on the streets (not friendly), and it really wasn’t worth the long hilly drive to get there. Maybe Thursday nights at 6pm in July is slow season, but I wasn’t impressed.

It’s about an hour from Lake Havasu City, but it was worth it as an activity and gave us a break from the sun/boating. This is an old mining town and the prospectors of old, released the legendary donkeys which now roam the streets - and the road, as you approach town. They are friendly but experience tells them to walk up to you,or your car, so you give them food! The Main Street is touristic and with the restaurant recently closed for a fire, you will want to eat at the hotel/restaurant across the street. There is a bar as well on the Main Street. It’s a pure Cowboy old town with the dusty plank sidewalk. Who knew that Clark Gable spent his honeymoon night here? (The question is “why”?).
VictorB

We were staying in Lake Havasu and decided to go visit Oatman and Not disappointed. First of all the drive on Route 66 was awesome, I felt like I was in a Western movie. The scenery of the mountains and desert were amazing. Now on to Oatman, I love Donkeys so to me this was the best place ever! They are so friendly and come right up to you and follow you in the stores. We watched a gunfight, they have many stores for souveniers. They have an awesome Candy Shop and my Grandsons got to pan for gold and we got to go in a mine. There is alot of old stuff there to look at. I personally thought it was great and will definitely go back.

Enjoyed the Oatman Hotel where we ate lunch. The food was really good and a very friendly staff. We got to take a dollar and staple it onto the wall and go upstairs and see the gift shop which is great. We also stopped in the candy shop and she was even thoughtful enough to put a cold pack so the chocolate wouldn’t melt which was very handy. Watched the gun show fight and went through the make shift mine. Cute little western town. The donkeys were a big attraction. Some crazy shop owner got mad that we were feeding the donkeys bananas and celery. She made up some crazy story about it being bad for them and wrapping around their intestine needing peeled and the donkeys being taken away because of it. I’d like to see a donkey peel its own celery in the wild that would be something ! She actually yelled at the children and took our food while she kept mentioning her shop sells those alfalfa pellets. I noticed the donkeys have a big fat deposit on their necks from obesity from feeding too many alfalfa pellets! At least the celery is a low calorie calorie healthy treat good in water and fiber and the banana is also healthy to which they should have a variety of healthy food instead of just fattening alfalfa cubes that cause health issues . But of course Miss Karen shop doesn’t own the donkeys either and there is absolutely no law you can’t feed them because it’s not harmful and the towns revenue. She was just out of line the poor kid dropped the banana because he was so scared of her. And if the donkeys are aggressive which we did not experience and they shouldn’t be selling any food to feed them. If it wasn’t for that shop owner we have the most wonderful time.

Terrible place, only full of tourism. Gott shops without end. Business oriented. Only positive is, that parking is free if you find a space.

Took the scenic drive to Oatman. Such a cool old town with lot of character. The Donkeys walking around are descendants of the ones used 100 years ago during the mines. I also really enjoyed the drive from Oatman to Kingsman on Route 66

Will never EVER return to oatman. Broke down just outside their town. Part under warranty went out. Instead of offering help their fire dept towed me three miles (not carefuilly) in to the desert nowhere and left me and my service dog that has cancer to die. Didn't ask if we had food or water. Didn't came back to check on us. I would not recommend giving them your money for the cheaply made garbage they sell no matter how much they smile in your face. Better rocks in Quartzsite if that's what you're after and you can feed donkeys anywhere in the surrounding area.

What an excellent experience visiting Oatman, AZ. and a fun day trip. Lots of shops and merchandise, interesting things to see and petting the Donkeys was a great thrill. Fast Fannie's shop is filled with quality merchandise including whimsical wind chimes and authentic Native American jewelry all at reasonable prices. The food at the Hotel was delicious and the service was quick and friendly.

We left Disney California (Anhem) direction Barstow CA to start part of Route 66, shortly after Barstow we left I40 and went to meet the famous Cafe Bagdad.
We made a deviation following the original Route 66 and arrived in Oatman the city of the donkeys.
Small town all themed old west on Route 66 original,
There are several options for diners and souvenir shops.
Mandatory stop for those who take Route 66.
A place in the middle of nothing literally.
Already on the road we find several loose donkeys that come in the car window waiting for food.
Very worth this stop.
We took some soft drinks and bought souvenirs in addition to taking several photos .
From there we followed Route 66 passing through some more historic cities of Route 66 before we reached the city of Williams where we stayed overnight.
We passed in Oqtam near lunch time, there are several free parking right at the entrance of the city
Historic site of Route 66.
It's worth passing the focal

What a great way to spend half a day. We drove from Las Vegas while on vacation, took a bit over 2 hours. The burros were friendly, but they are wild, so they can get a little bossy. You can buy donkey feed for $1.00, rather than to feed them stuff that is bad for them. They are gentle taking food from your hands. We did see one steal a bag of treats, empty it out and eat the bag! It was a good day!

What is good about Oatman is that it is actually a living village and not just a tourist destination ghost town. There is enough of an old west feel about it to make it an interesting visit for a few hours. It is on the old route 66 and has some interesting little shops an old mine entrance and little jail. At about noon the locals perform a charity old west shoot out in the street, that means the cars back up on the road. A big feature of this place are the Burros, or donkeys as they may be better known. These are the descendants of working animals left behind when the miners left years ago. One is even named as Oatman mayor. They were a bit scarce on my visit due to their being a mountain lion up in the hills.

This small town, in the middle of nowhere, stands on old Route 66 and has set itself up for tourists by offering something completely different.
It’s like driving into an old Wild West town complete with hotel, saloon and a variety of shops.

There is clear evidence of how the folks here feel politically particularly about the 2nd Amendment but we managed to ignore all this publicity.

At 1.30 and 3.30 pm there is a simulated Wild West shoot out which is accompanied, beforehand, by an interesting narrative of how the town grew up and reacted to the changes in the world around it.

The other highlight, of course, are the burros who live wild in the surrounding mountains but come into town each day in search of tourists willing to feed them on the cereal nuggets available for purchase at various stores in town.

Ghost town but inhabited, and with many (too) tourist shops. People of loose donkeys. Too bad there are cars parked in the main street. However, this is a must on the R66.

A little gem on our way back to Los Angeles. Loved the burros wandering in and out of the shops and slowing down the traffic. Lots of knick knack and souvenir shops. Just how I imagined a 'wild west' town to be - seems authentic and very interesting. Beautiful views and well worth the winding roads to get there.
Loved 'The Pinnacle' shop where you can plant up your own wee cactus!! Great idea and lovely, quality gifts.

Oatman Arizona, little over two hours from Las Vegas in a good hour from Laughlin Arizona. This is a small town built back in the 1900s where the donkeys roam the streets, and you can kind of step back in time and see this quaint little town as you walk the streets visit the shops. They do offer a western show I believe at 11 and 2:15 in the afternoon, the town mostly closes up some of the stores around 4 PM. So timing is everything.

Drove to Oatman from Kingman AZ on the historic Route 66. A 29 mile drive that got windy near Oatman. We did see wild burros on the way into town. The town itself is an old western setting and on Saturday when we were there had a show that was neat to see. Shops were open and all were happy to see customers. Burros were in the street and you had to be mindful of your candy purchases - we saw a burro steal a dad's candy bag.... City was neat to walk thru and glad we did it in January when the temperature was tolerable.

It was fun and a very back wood feel and was like stepping back in time.
Buy the food for the donkeys and listen to them Bray but be very careful when driving there the donkeys own the road and dont move.

This is a cool little town though I didn't see any "ghost" -- You know the translation in Cantonese Chinese to a white person is "ghost-man" or "Gwoh-Lo"! So in that case yes I saw many ghost! Haha!

Okay, overall lots of stores to shops litter the streets along with the donkeys. I love the donkeys which is probably the main attraction here. You can buy food to feed them and pet them. Not a lot of cosplay here like the old west that I was expecting, but all is well.

Left Havasu taking Route 66 to Oatman. The trip though the dessert was great, no traffic... Got to Oatman around 9;00 am so not many out as yet. Enjoy the people and the jack asses the roamed throughout the town. All were friendly!!! Saw the shoot-out which was corney but cute especially with the burro wondering throughout the fight. A great 1/2 day trip.

Wonderful “ghost town” turned Tourist Attraction. The buildings are kept in very good repair but the burros run the town.

Caution is needed about a mile from the town as the “wild” burros have taken over as the official greeters blocking the road.

Once past the greeters you will get accosted frequently as you wander the town.

I almost lost a bag of candy and t- shirt as they were in close proximity of a bag of feed.

Not sure. But drove here from Laughlin. On our way back to Arizona in phoenix

Fun old place. The donkeys were a hoot. The stores were fun to see souvenirs

The Wild Burrows were everywhere! The Old Town is amazing! If it weren't for the cars, you would think you drove through a time warp! The road coming in (or going out, which ever way your going) is a destination all its own. Switchbacks and tight curves for miles! Gonna go back and do that on my motorcycle! All the shops were friendly. It was hot, even in September. Oh, and they love Bikers too!

Enjoyed visiting this small mining town. The donkeys are fun to watch and feed. The drive on Rt66 is beautiful. Nice way to spend the afternoon

The drive-through remote parts of old route 66 and the scenery was better than the town itself. A crummy little group of dirty buildings selling overpriced tourist junk. The most memorable part of the town was the overwhelming odor of burro urine throughout.
If you do feel the need to go, take old route 66 to the north from town. It winds back into Route 40. The mountain road is wild and the views will take your breath away. Otherwise pass.

We added Oatman as a stop between Vegas the the Grand Canyon. It was a good detour as the drive into town was pretty and also pretty exciting. We walked around the shops, fed the burros, and checked out the photo ops and stuff. It was busy, even on a Wednesday in March. We parked at a little lot just into town where you put a few dollars in a barrel. We walked up one side of the street and back down the other, stopping at shops and the Hotel, just to peek inside. We were there about an hour and a half or so and had fun.

It is a must stop if you are doing Route 66 and I think it was worth the detour if you have the time and are in the Kingman, AZ area.

In my opinion, this is a must-see. The all curved road you have to travel is really scenic. Breathtaking views. The place is very quaint with many donkeys running around undisturbed. Too bad that in the early morning everything is closed, there is not even a place for breakfast. We have to wait until 10.

Loved the look and feel of this "Old Ghost Town." We had no trouble parking our RV for a small fee and then immediately bought food to feed the burros at $1 per bag. There was a shoot-out at high noonish. No burros were nowhere to be seen on Main Street. But we did have a great take-out lunch of Indian Tacos and fry bread. Leaving town we found many of burros and tourists feeding them. We waved, smiled and continued on our way.

The burros were adorable and they are very gentle. They don't mind people. The lady from the shop on the other hand, was crazy. My son had french fries to feed the burros but apparently the lady took exception, I guess because she wanted to sell the alfalfa balls to feed them. She accosted my son and started loudly shouting at him. My son was a little frightened and he put down the fries. I just made a face like omg whatever come over here son and then she proceeded to start berating me. Said I was breaking the law and she was going to report me to the police and started photographing and filming me. And she wouldn't stop yelling through the street with other tourists looking on. Then she went over to our car where my husband was minding his own business and started filming our license plate and yelling at him. Telling him california people shouldn't come here! It was a rental and we aren't even from california but if we were what has she got against that? She also called my 10 year old son names and he hadn't even said anything. He had complied with her instructions very obediently in the first place. She was very aggressive. Avoid this wacko at all costs. My kids were traumatized. I think she came out of the last shop before the little jail on the same side. I've seen in a few other reviews that a lady took carrots from someone and that would have to be this lady. I wish I had photographed her so I could post her picture.
I also wish I had asked her to show me the statute that says it's illegal to feed a wild burro a piece of potato cooked in canola oil, but then she probably would have knocked my teeth down my throat. lol. If you go to the town, see the burros but stay away from the lady.

Friendly town people, authentic feel to the town, walkable with slight incline.
Best part for me - wandering family of wild but tame donkeys!

Yes, a little touristy, but worth a visit. They have a Wild West show and the donkeys are so cute. A little hard to find a place to park, had no idea that many people would be here. It is an old mining town and very authentic. Bring cash and if you like minerals, rocks, fossils this is the place for you. The roads are very narrow and questionable in spots. But the road to Laughlin heading east or west was more travel friendly for our RV.

We've been visiting Oatman for many years. This is the first year where we decided as we left that we likely won't return. It is plastered with Trump flags. Trump won. Trump 2024. Let's Go Brandon. F Joe Biden. Almost every single store either has them outside or sells them and/or T Shirts bearing the same embarassing nonsense. It has literally become Sore Loserville. Most of the store owners were fine. A few were very kind and a few were rude. But the vibe has definitely changed. What used to be an interesting and traditional ghost town/wild west town has become just another whiny billboard.

To see an entire community fall prey to a con artist so easily and deeply that they proudly display clothing and flags that say F the president (even in a childish code), while most likely claiming they're also good Christians is embarassing and borderline pathetic.

We unfortunately won't be back, ending a 2 decade long tradition. I prefer to keep my kid away from cults.

I gave it a 2 and not a 1 because the guy at the jerky/peanut shop and a young man in a small art gallery were incredibly kind.

Good for a short visit half hour or less. Many shops and things to buy from the mining days and of the town. Burros wander the town and streets. You can purchase food to feed them. There is the odor of a barnyard there but with all the burros makes sense.

This town/ village is amazing. There are lots of little shops along the road to get little gifts. There were burros just roaming the street like they owned the place! Quite amazing! You can buy burro treats for 1$ - so worth it since you will make furry friends really easy with little treats! BTW- i guess carrots and bananas are not good for the little guys- So don't bother bringing them!

The history in this town goes back so far that you will want to talk to the locals and get little bits of info every time you go. Do not forget 1$ bills. There are a few places that you can sign and leave a 1$ at to become a part of the history of the town. Another thing worth doing I think.

We will be going back next month to hopefully see more burros and enjoy more tidbits of the history of this amazing little village. And of course to pet and feed the lovable burros. =)

Oh and we were there when "Walter" was there.. He is the cutest Mayor ever! Make sure you try to find him if you go. He is usually with his human dad walking the streets to make sure everyone has a great time!

Reserved a trip with Bob Walton of Desert Wonder Tours & Trips to destination Oatman AZ. Very scenic drive from Kingman AZ. Stopped iin Cool Springs & along the way for photos. Oatman was a real experience. The wild burros in town are decendents from the pack animals used in the gold mine. I hear they can become very rambuctious during mating season even breaking windows in town. My carrots I brought were exchanged for cubes of hay @ one of the gift shops. The carrots are not good for the burros because they don't metabolize carrots & develop large masses. The town closes it's main street several times a day for a gun fight. Also good quality merchandise here. Wonderful photos. Fun day! Thanks Bob!

Was staying in Laughing. A local told me about Oatman Arizona. Decided to go the next morning. Left Bullhead after breakfast at the Black bear restaurant. Arrived about 9:30 am stores where just opening. About 30 donkeys were all around and coming up to me, asking for a handout. I had no fear of them they seemed your dog or cat. The stores had the usual items for sale. Went to the museum and the presentation was very good. Spent about 3 hours and had a good time. Ps as leaving came up to a donkey road jam about 20 asses just standing in the 2 lane road. Finally got out of the car and got them off the road by tapping some of them on the rear end.

Was unsure off taking the loop through Oatman, but so glad we did.
It typifies everything about route 66. Old school with lots off 60s themed activities.
Highlight being the Burrows, even followed me into a store. Why anyone has a complaint about this town I will never know.

The wild burros were the best! they came up to our car. I loved seeing the old buildings. So cool it's still a working town in the middle of "no where". It's a perfect stop for those traveling through.

Place too strong. Delightful village with gorgeous donkeys living in freedom. Really a treat...make a stop

Loved all the shop and seeing all the donkeys,I was sitting in a chair that had a table one of the donkeys Came over took my snack off the table wrapper included,then all of a sudden she kicked up and got me right in my knee,just so glad it didn't break.It is very bruised that's for sure.

We were staying in Laughlin, NV and rented a car to do a day trip over to Oatman, AZ as I had been here in the past with my mother. We used Google maps to guide us to this town which was a big mistake as Google took us down the quickest most direct path (Silver Creek Rd) but it turned out to be a path used by 4 wheel drive vehicles and ATV's. It was a scary drive in a automobile. Please be sure to take the Oatman Highway route which is paved. This town is a cute, quirky old mining town and it is a nice break from the noise of the casinos. There are many stores that sell touristy items and there are some restaurants. Also, at 1:30 pm they have a gun fight in the middle of town so the street is blocked off during this time so beware. If you are lucky enough, the burros will come down from the mountains & wander around the town as they are always looking for food handouts. We were there after a heavy rainstorm and the mountains were blooming with lots of greens & flowers so we didn't see the burros by the time we left around 2 pm. However, other people that stayed later in the day said the burros did make an appearance. Also, I specifically went to see Walter the orphan from Oatman's happy new life burro - check Walter out on Facebook as he is a real cutie!

Very very small western town with donkeys and the same tourist souvenirs; you can pet donkeys. Looks like tiny Jerome AZ shoot out fantastic skit

It's important to note that this town is not wheelchair accessible. My sister in law waited in the car so we didn't stay long. Cute town. Will go back if I get a chance.

We heard about this cool little town and decided to drive a little over 2 hrs from Las Vegas to see this place.... this town has quite a bit of history to it and worth seeing it... it'll take you back to the early 1900's when it was a Gold Mining Town... Drive down Rt 66 through the Black Mountains of Mohave County.....

Spend the day touring the town of Oatman, learning of its mining history. You might even get to pan for gold or gems and go home rich..... in knowledge!!!! lol

The Gambling town of Laughlin is only about 45 minutes away....

I was actually very glad we stopped into Oatman..... talked to the locals, panned for Gold and did a little Gem hunting! We'll go back here on our next trip out West.

Another great time enjoyed it Oatman. Despite the fact that it was a weekday, in November, Oatman was still a very busy place. We enjoyed wandering up and down the boardwalks checking into some of the stores. We especially liked looking at the antique farm implements no doubt gathered from the area.

The only complaint that we had was that there was only one restaurant open and it was packed the entire time we were there. We had look forward to having lunch with our friends whom we hadn’t seen in over five years.

As always the wild donkeys were wandering town, looking for handouts and pleasing the crowds looking for photographs. We did find that there were fewer donkeys in the area now that BLM had gathered up many of them and placed them up for adoption.

So take a day and drive to Oatman either from the east side, Kingman Arizona or from the west side. Either way you’ll have a great drive and no doubt enjoy a good time in Oatman.

Beware when you're driving into town because there are burros all over the place and they think they own the road. For all of you funky place lovers this is the town for you because this is like no other town I've visited. The road through the town seems to be dirt and the sidewalks are wooden walkways along front of the stores. If you're looking for some cool things to take home this is the place to look and the prices aren't that bad either. On Saturday and Sunday they have shootouts in the streets for the kids and in July an egg frying contest on the streets but if the stores/attractions are closed there's not much to do here. Whenever I'm in the area I like to visit Oatman and you won't be disapointed in the drive there, the views are great.

Very quaint and well worth the somewhat torturous drive to get there. A little touristy but the burros were the stars

Worth a stop just for feeding the cut burros. Enjoyed wondering thru various shops and visiting with store owners. Great stop on old hwy 66

The town is great. Very authentic and the do keys are fabulous. I was so excited to go on my birthday and see the donkeys. While some people In Town were so nice and accommodating but we met a lot of unfriendly people. We didn't know that feeding the donkeys carrots wasn't ok but we soon found out when the nasty lady From the lemonade stand basically attacked us with a lecture when she seen us feeding one. I told her I'm I get it and continued to get the full lecture with facts from her that weren't actually true. Anyway, I wasn't the only one that got the same lecture that day. This lady is gonna scare away the tourists that make the town what it is. Someone should tell her that. There is much nicer ways to get your point across.
Also I would not ever eat again at the oatman hotel. The staff was extremely rude and the food was not good and mostly cold.
And there was a few more store owners that were rude. If the town thrives on tourism then maybe be nicer to those tourists or dont be a shop owner in a tourist town.

I guess it's called a ghost town, but it's a busy touristy place, full of cars and people. Someone needs to say something about the 23 miles of Oatman Highway to get here. The road sign warning about 'mountain curves' doesn't do this highway justice. The road is very narrow, making an oncoming car that is not always visible a possible hazard. There are 191 hairpin turns, and after Sitgreaves Pass, all conditions tighten up. Coming in to Oatman goes downhill. Leaving goes back up that same road unless one takes the long way through Golden Shores.
We did visit the town on the shady side of the boardwalk. Parking is free on the street, and $2 in the lot. There is a public restroom. Lots of shops and restaurants, and cool stuff to buy. We also fed three of the 8 burros that come into town. They are sweet, but they can bite. Because it was 103 this day, we did not stay long.

This is a nice surprise along the Route 66 adventure. Lots to see, lots of history, and lots of photo opportunities. The gun fighters were fun, as were the mules that roam free. If you enjoy history this is a great place to stop. The towns people are very friendly and welcoming.

The trip into Oatman is as interesting as the town. I have included photos of the drive in and out of town and Burros and ruins in the town. Coming from the west the road is narrow and watch yourself on the curves as a few places the road, to me, seems to need some repair. It is a beautiful drive. The town is interesting the drive makes the arrival worth ir.

This was one of those bucket list things that I had read about somewhere. So glad we went. The burros really are just wandering all over the town. Pet them, feed them (only burro food), but watch out for nips and kicks because they are still wild animals. The shoot out re-enactment is kitschy but fun.

Too hot to really explore the area, did see the burros as we came into town. The history part of the town is very interesting but it’s now mostly a small tourist trap.

Historic Highway 66 crisscrossing the mountain from kingman to oatman is already an attraction. After the village itself it is a succession of shops, but the atmosphere there is really nice.

Was expecting charming re-creation of a mining town and maybe some Route 66 history. Found a far right political cesspool. The junk stores, rundown buildings, faded signage were very disappointing. The drive is beautiful but don’t stop!

My mom and stepdad brought us here as we visited for the first time and this was super cool. We spent about 1.5 hours here, lots of shopping, burros you can feed and pet in the middle of the road, treats and ice cream, candy shops, an old jail and a lot of history. Would definitely recommend. They have fun soap, lots of burro food (you can feed turtles too), really an interesting town. Loved it.

A tourist trap. Guess it was a real town, but can’t call it a ghost town. Overrun with tourists. Donkeys that hate dogs, one store keeper said dogs were not allowed in town. Would have been nice to know ahead of time.

The trip was disappointing. When we arrived we asked about the donkeys and people were vague, "they come when they want", " we can't control them". One shop owner said stick around for the sheriff show at noon. Then they said it was 12:30 and had a sign it was 12:30 on Fridays. We waited- no show. We left feeling it was a waste of time. The road from Oatman to Kingman made the trip!

Catch the gunfight then grab a bite, check out the shops, watch where you step. The burros roam free, don't feed them junk food! From the west it's an easy drive, there's a parking lot as you enter town. Watch your speed. You'll be on famous and historic Rout 66, and if you go to or from Kingman you will have a whole new appreciation for the interstate highway system when you understand this was a main route in it's day.

It's incredible, but we just happened to get there. It was on our (alternative) route. I wasn't surprised when I saw the donkeys. What a coincidence! As a die-hard USA freak (at least twice a year) I didn't know Oatman.
On site I was totally thrilled after surviving the terrible ride (fear of heights). There's even a sign in Oatman about it.

What a magical place! Donkeys can be touched. Of course, I bought food right away.
The donkeys are still on the road long after leaving the town. We have learned that the donkeys still date back to the old days where the mines were operated. Now there are even funds for the animals and visitors love them.
I will never forget this place. Be sure to go there, especially if you love animals and the original charm of an old western or ghost town.

Oatman is actually a pretty lively place. There are burros roaming the streets that are really friendly. If you buy a sack of snacks for them they are really, really friendly (and well fed). There's usually a "gun fight" in the street at high noon that's pretty entertaining and there are lots of shops to visit. Neat way to spend an afternoon on historic Route 66.

Loved Oatman. We do a fair amount of antique and “old stuff” shopping and this was a treasure trove. All of the shop keepers were so low key and friendly. We really appreciated that! Loved going in to all of the shops, browsing, and buying. Some vendors had tables of items outside for you to browse through and that was so much fun as well. The rains had come and greened up the hillsides so there were no donkeys in town but we saw several on the road as we drove in and then more when we took the GORGEOUS windy road from Oatman to Kingman.

I'm unsure why Atman is referred to as a Ghost Town? It's certainly not that, every building is occupied with business (Restaurants/Gift Shops/Bars) so it's not deserved like a Ghost Town is.

It is a cute little town but most certainly a Route 66 tourist trap. Sitgreaves Pass (the road before you get there) is fantastic though.

I just loved this place as I am a big donkey lover.It is quite a journey to get there.Its on route 66.We drove from Williams.The road in is very winding and narrow,the scenery dramatic.My son who was driving said"We had better see some donkeys after all this"Well we were greeted by a posse as we approached the town.They are everywhere and they are so friendly.I was in heaven.The town of Oatman is like something out of a western movie.The shops are authentic old west style.As we wandered around they played the theme from "The Good,the bad and the ugly" They have a shoot out re-enactment on weekends in the main street.Really fun.We had lunch at the hotel with dollar bills pinned to the walls.Very nice and atmospheric.Good food.You can spend a good couple hours browsing through the many cute little shops.We really enjoyed our visit to Oatman.It is a unique little place and well worth the effect to get there.

This town sounded like a great place to take my kids…it advertised a Pioneer town with gunfight shows, burros and old-timey feel. The town was underwhelming, no gunfight show, not many open stores, shops were full of junk. Burros were super cute though. But no need to visit or ever return to this Right Wing town with Maga flags everywhere.

Unusual and very informative of wild life. Nice drive the location. Not much as for unique items for sale.

The old west.. at least a version of it. May be touristy but located in the middle of nowhere we thought it was great. Arrive in time for the gunfight at noon. Say hello to the many donkeys roaming around, browse the shops, see the room where Clark Gable spent his honeymoon and some lunch in the hotel restaurant. Nice atmosphere out of the heat.

Don’t forget to stop by on your excursion on Route 66. Small nice village with donkeys walking, shops a little esoteric. The visit takes about 1 hour but it is nice.

This was a great town to visit with some awesome historical information! The burros were absolutely adorable and worth the trip! Great shopping, food, and history. Well worth the trip!

We had a good time feeding the burros in town. They tell us that about 25 burros roam the streets. The baby burros have stickers on their foreheads asking not to be fed, but all others were hungry. The town has your typical gift shops.

Town must have never heard of the ADA. Terrible place to visit if you have any mobility issues. No problem for the restaurant to expect someone to go up 2 sets of crooked stairs with no rail, thru a narrow crowded bar to enter a single woman’s bathroom with an uneven floor!?!?

The entire town mistakenly thinks crummy and dirty = character. I’m all for a little tchotchke and camp. Not this.

The cherry on top was not long after we left, my credit card was hacked by someone trying to make a purchase at Walmart. Mmmmm

The highlight was the amazing drive down Route 66. Do yourself a favor, drive there, get a ice cream and then turn around and get out of “Dodge”

I loved this town so much! The burros are so fun and this is such a unique stop. If you're traveling Route 66 this is a must-do town. You can buy food (cheap) for the burros but don't need to do that, they are everywhere and will happily let you walk up to them. Do yourself a favor and stop at this unique town!

Unique ghost town complete with burros roaming the street! The stores are the original buildings & have anything you could want. Great for jewelry shopping. Oatman Hotel is where Clark Gable & Carole Lombard stayed on their honeymoon. Can see the room where they stayed. Restaurant is decorated with dollar bills from all over. I recommend the burro ears as a bar snack. Enough to share or eat yourself. They are a fried potato slice with your choice of dipping sauce. The other shops & stores are great to go through & visit with owners or workers. All shop employees were very friendly & courteous. They were full of good information about the area.

First stop on Route 66!
A nice street to see. The buildings, western style, are very original! We're taking a lot of eyes.
You will find plenty of very nice donkey.
We took a little hour to walk around shopping and take pictures. Considering the time we went there, I had the impression that not everything was open.
The downside is that there are cars that can park on the street and I think it loses its charm.
There is free parking at the entrance to the village which is very good

Recently we took a day trip from Las Vegas to Oatman, AZ. We also traveled Route 66 in Oatman to Kingman, AZ before heading back to Las Vegas. Oatman is a unique town that the entire family loved. We went just before Halloween, so the town had plenty of spooky decorations that the kids enjoyed. Oatman isn't a big town, but it has a lot to explore. Fun gifts shops, Burros to feed, and multiple dining options await.

If you're heading to Oatman we recommend taking Route 66 to Kingman. The drive between the two towns on Route 66 is spectacular.

Wow wow wow . What a fun place to visit. Wild donkeys come down from the hills to Be feed by the tourist. They just roam free. Then there is the town . It's like rolling time back 100 years . The people in the town are very friendly and love to tell the complete story of the town. At midday the have a Wild West type shoot out. Maybe not your sort of thing place if your sence of humour has been lost.