Oatman, Arizona started as a booming gold mining town in the early 1900s after prospectors struck rich deposits in the Black Mountains. The town grew rapidly and became part of Historic U.S. Route 66, serving travelers between Kingman and Needles for decades. From about 1926 until 1952, the Mother Road passed right through Oatman’s main street, keeping the town alive even after the mines closed. In 1952–1953, Route 66 was realigned through nearby Yucca, bypassing Oatman’s mountain route through

✨ Share this with someone planning a trip to Arizona! 🏜️ Oatman is one of the wildest little stops on Route 66. It’s an old mining town tucked into the Black Mountains, and the best part is the locals aren’t exactly… locals. The streets are filled with burros, and it genuinely feels like there are more donkeys than residents. ⬇️ Nearby spots to add to your route • Route 66 from Kingman to Oatman scenic drive • Sitgreaves Pass and the switchbacks viewpoints • Cool Springs Station • Topock Gorge

Welcome to Oatman, Arizona where the burros run the town and the humans just visit 🌵🏜️🐴 Along historic Route 66 you’ll find Oatman, AZ just 2 hours from Las Vegas and 30 minutes from Kingman, AZ. The town is tiny and the wild donkeys outnumber the residents 10 to 1 and one of them is literally the mayor. With desert temps finally cooling off, now is the perfect time to visit this quirky roadside gem for an unforgettable day trip! I’ve also heard that if you visit in the spring there’s tons of

How cool is Oatman, Arizona? 😍🫏 📌 Save this post for your next Arizona road trip. We first heard about this small town on both @wildrvlife and @rvuntethered’s YouTube channels. Since we’re spending most of the winter camping in Arizona, we HAD to make a stop! The donkeys are just as cute as you would imagine. Burro Food bags are $1 each and the money helps take care of the donkeys and also goes to the elderly in town that need assistance. Have you visited Oatman? 👉🏻 We’re Kalyn and Joseph,

Baby Burros in Oatman Arizona | Route 66 Road Relics

The Friendly Burros of Oatman Arizona | Route 66 Road Relics