Antero Junction

Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.

Antero Junction is an extinct town located in Park County, Colorado, United States. Antero Junction is located at the junction of U.S. Route 285 and U.S. Route 24. The community takes its name from Mount Antero and the highway junction. Antero Junction never had a post office.

Antero Junction was a railroad name through and through — the kind of place that existed because the timetable said so.

The on-the-ground condition of Antero Junction is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Antero Junction is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Antero Junction is roughly 38.9233, -105.9653 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.