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. …

Sep 16, 2025 · The top ghost towns were chosen due to their accessibility and the higher number of remaining structures. Many abandoned communities were left off the list but are still highly …

Apr 25, 2025 · Whether you’re just passing through Colorado or staying locally, consider hitting a few of these ghost towns near you. While few actually expect to see ghosts, nearly everyone …

Gothic is an impressive ghost town surrounded by the West Elk Mountains, secluded at 9,514 feet just north of “Colorado’s last great ski town”. It’s accessible year-round, but easiest when the …

One of Colorado’s more ghostly scenes can be found along U.S. 350, between La Junta and Trinidad. Abandoned and forgotten, a string of five ghost towns follows sections of the old …

May 12, 2025 · Driving on 1-25 during rush hour, it’s hard to imagine that Colorado wasn’t always filled with densely populated cities and suburbs. Yet, as you travel further away from these …

Although difficult to reach, Crystal, CO is a gem of a ghost town, with many buildings still standing and mining remnants scattered around. It’s hidden away on a dirt 4×4 road, 6 miles east of …

St. Elmo, Colorado is one of the most accessible and best-preserved ghost towns in the West. It’s located just southwest of Buena Vista in Chalk Creek Canyon, a little over thirty 30-minute …

Ironton is one of the easiest Colorado ghost towns to reach with several original buildings to see. It’s located on the San Juan Skyway, between the high mountain towns of Silverton and Ouray.

Situated ten miles south of Aspen, Ashcroft features several historic ruins and homesteads. The town was originally known as Castle Forks City.