If walls could talk, Fulford would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Fulford is an extinct town and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Fulford CDP was 0 at the United States Census 2020.
Eagle County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Astor City, Belden, Camp Hale — Fulford keeps them company on the map.
The story of Fulford
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Fulford is an extinct town and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Fulford CDP was 0 at the United States Census 2020. The CDP is a part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Fulford post office operated from February 5, 1892, until May 15, 1910. The Edwards post office (Zip Code 81632) now serves the area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Fulford 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 Fulford 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 Fulford is roughly 39.5167, -106.6575 — 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
Fulford FAQs
01Where is Fulford located?
02What county is Fulford in?
03What is the history of Fulford?
04What remains at Fulford today?
05Can you visit Fulford?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Fulford, Colorado”), CC BY-SA.
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