Dayton

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

Dayton station is an RTD light rail station in Aurora, Colorado. The station was opened on November 17, 2006, and is operated by the Regional Transportation District. It is currently served by the R Line. Dayton is typically served by the H Line, which is currently suspended due to the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. Passengers wishing to follow the H Line's typical service pattern must use the R and E Lines to do so, with a transfer at Belleview, until the project is complete.

The on-the-ground condition of Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton is roughly 39.6428, -104.8781 — 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.