Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Bakerville just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Bakerville is a mining ghost town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It is located west of modern-day Silver Plume, south of I-70 near the fourteener peaks of Grays and Torreys.
Clear Creek County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Alice, Geneva City, Ninetyfour — Bakerville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Bakerville
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Bakerville is a mining ghost town in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It is located west of modern-day Silver Plume, south of I-70 near the fourteener peaks of Grays and Torreys.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Bakerville 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Bakerville 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 Bakerville is roughly 39.6914, -105.8050 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Bakerville FAQs
01Where is Bakerville located?
02What county is Bakerville in?
03What is the history of Bakerville?
04What remains at Bakerville today?
05Can you visit Bakerville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bakerville, Colorado”), CC BY-SA.
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