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Caribou

A ghost town of unknown status in Boulder County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Caribou just shows the receipt more honestly than most. The Caribous of Colorado were an American soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1978 season.

Boulder County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Cardinal, Eldora, Hessie — Caribou keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Caribou

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

The Caribous of Colorado were an American soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1978 season. The team was based in Denver, Colorado and played their home games at Mile High Stadium. After the season, the club was sold and moved to Atlanta to become the Atlanta Chiefs.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Caribou 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Caribou 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.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Caribou FAQs

01Where is Caribou located?
Caribou is in Boulder County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Caribou in?
Caribou sits in Boulder County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Boulder County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Caribou?
The Caribous of Colorado were an American soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1978 season. The team was based in Denver, Colorado and played their home games at Mile High Stadium.
04What remains at Caribou today?
The on-the-ground condition of Caribou 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.
05Can you visit Caribou?
Here's the honest truth: access to Caribou 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.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Caribous of Colorado”), CC BY-SA.

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