Ghost Ranch is a ranch in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and a filming location for City Slickers (1991), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and 3:10 to Yuma (2007) among other productions. It is owned by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Location: 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Piedra Lumbre, Abiquiu
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1888, SRC-1889, SRC-8048, SRC-7795, SRC-8890, SRC-1890 - Owned by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1890, SRC-1891, SRC-7795, SRC-8049, SRC-8890 - Historic designation: National Natural Landmark
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1888, SRC-1892, SRC-8049, SRC-7795, SRC-8891, SRC-9243 - Appeared in City Slickers (movie, 1991)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1888, SRC-1891, SRC-7794, SRC-7795, SRC-8892 - Appeared in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (movie, 2008)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1888, SRC-1891, SRC-7794, SRC-7795, SRC-8892 - Appeared in 3:10 to Yuma (movie, 2007)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1888, SRC-1891, SRC-7794, SRC-7795, SRC-8892 - Appeared in Cowboys & Aliens (movie, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10450, SRC-1888, SRC-14190, SRC-14369 - Appeared in Oppenheimer (movie, 2023)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1891, SRC-1888, SRC-14189, SRC-14368
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10450 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/c/Cowboys-And-Aliens.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14038 — GroundworksNM Nonprofit Directory — Ghost Ranch (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14189 — Movie-Locations.com — Oppenheimer (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14190 — Filmed in New Mexico (New Mexico Film Office) – Abiquiu (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14368 — Dexerto — Where was Oppenheimer filmed? All filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14369 — Ghost Ranch Movie Tour (aztecnm.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1888 — Ghost Ranch (Wikipedia) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1889 — Georgia O'Keeffe's Homes — The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1890 — About Ghost Ranch (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1891 — 'Oppenheimer' sets all eyes on Ghost Ranch — Presbyterian News Service (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1892 — Coelophysis Quarry Historical Marker — The Historical Marker Database (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5759 — Ghost Ranch official site (Contact Us) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5760 — PartySlate — Ghost Ranch venue (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5975 — Ghost Ranch Land Conservancy (Tier 3, land conservancy / nonprofit; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7794 — Movies at Ghost Ranch — aztecnm.com (Four Corners / Ghost Ranch tours) (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7795 — Ghost Ranch: A Beautiful Retreat near Abiquiu, New Mexico — Nomadic Niko (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8048 — AbiquiuLand — Ghost Ranch (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8049 — Turquoise Bear — Guide to New Mexico’s Renowned Ghost Ranch (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8890 — Ghost Ranch plans to protect 6,000 acres of land under conservation plan — Albuquerque Journal (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8891 — Famous Dinosaurs — Fossils and Paleontology (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8892 — Filming Locations for Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9243 — Museums — Ghost Ranch (official site) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was 3:10 to Yuma filmed?
Ghost Ranch, in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, is a real-world filming location used for 3:10 to Yuma. This property has also appeared on screen in City Slickers, Cowboys & Aliens, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Oppenheimer.
Where was City Slickers filmed?
Ghost Ranch, in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, is a real-world filming location used for City Slickers. This property has also appeared on screen in 3:10 to Yuma, Cowboys & Aliens, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Oppenheimer.
Where was Cowboys & Aliens filmed?
Ghost Ranch, in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, is a real-world filming location used for Cowboys & Aliens. This property has also appeared on screen in 3:10 to Yuma, City Slickers, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Oppenheimer.
Where was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull filmed?
Ghost Ranch, in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, is a real-world filming location used for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This property has also appeared on screen in 3:10 to Yuma, City Slickers, Cowboys & Aliens, Oppenheimer.
Where is Ghost Ranch located?
Ghost Ranch is located in Abiquiu, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.