Colorado Ghost Towns + Map | Abandoned Towns and Mining …
Year-round you can explore the best abandoned, old ghost towns in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and beyond. Some high-elevation former mining camps are only accessible in the summer. 2WD cars will be fine for most, though, some require a high-clearance 4×4 or a hike-to-access.
10 Authentic Old West Towns in Colorado - Uncover Colorado
2024年4月20日 · Tales about mining for gold and silver, rowdy saloons, and gun-slinging showdowns. When the mines started to close and the value of silver declined, these old mining towns went belly up, and to save them they turned to tourism to help stay afloat.
Bonanza, CO Ghost Town – by Villa Grove - Uncover Colorado
A former silver mining town, Bonanza means “prosperity” in Spanish. A resident of Salida by the name of Tom Cooke was up in the high country searching for horses, when he discovered ore deposits here. A town quickly sprung up. After two years between 1,000 and 1,500 residents called Bonanza home.
Gilman, Colorado Ghost Town – near Vail | Eagle County
In 1882, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad reached the mining camp of Belden at the base of the cliff. By 1899, there were 300 people in town, as even a newspaper, the Gilman Enterprise. The area was mined until 1984 when the EPA demanded it be closed due to toxic conditions.
Animas Forks, CO Ghost Town – by Silverton - Uncover Colorado
Mining, speculation, and processing mills spurred Animas Forks’ growth. But by 1910, most of the mining had stopped in the area. Animas Forks was a ghost town by the 1920s.
Uravan, Colorado – Activities and Events | Montrose County
Uravan, CO is an abandoned uranium mining town in Montrose County. What used to be a thriving mining town with thousands of residents and bustling businesses is now a ghost town and what is called a “Superfund Site”.
Explore these Ghost Towns near Denver - Uncover Colorado
2024年9月6日 · Colorado is packed with dozens of ghost towns, many of which are located just a couple of hours away from Denver. Deeply connected to the gold and silver rush in the late 1800s, the abandoned buildings and collapsed structures of each of these towns carries a unique story.
Dyersville, CO Ghost Town – by Breckenridge - Uncover Colorado
Details. Nearby Town: Breckenridge, CO. County: Summit County. Roads: 2WD. Season: Summer. Dyersville, CO is a secluded former mining town situated off Boreas Pass in Summit County. Nearly a dozen log cabins and roofless walls remain.
Which ghost towns are near what Colorado towns? - Uncover …
2024年7月16日 · The continental divide runs north-south just west of town and there are plenty of abandoned mining villages on both sides of the famous range. Clear Creek Canyon has 4 former towns to scout out, suitable for 2WD, but on a rough rutted road.
Graysill Mines, CO Ghost Town – by Durango - Uncover Colorado
County: La Plata County. Roads: 4WD. Season: Summer. Mining began at Graysill Mines, Colorado in 1945 with miners looking for uranium. There are only a few buildings remaining in this old mining town northwest of Durango.