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Keota

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Keota isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Keota may refer to: Towns in the United States Keota, Colorado Keota, Iowa Keota, Missouri Keota, Oklahoma Towns in Bangladesh Keota, Bangladesh Towns in India Keota, Hooghly

Weld County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Buckingham, Dearfield, Fort Saint Vrain — Keota keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Keota

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

Keota may refer to: Towns in the United States Keota, Colorado Keota, Iowa Keota, Missouri Keota, Oklahoma Towns in Bangladesh Keota, Bangladesh Towns in India Keota, Hooghly

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Keota 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 Keota 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 Keota is roughly 40.7042, -104.0744 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Keota FAQs

01Where is Keota located?
Keota is in Weld County, Colorado, mapped near 40.7042, -104.0744.
02What county is Keota in?
Keota sits in Weld County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Weld County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Keota?
Keota may refer to: Towns in the United States Keota, Colorado Keota, Iowa Keota, Missouri Keota, Oklahoma Towns in Bangladesh Keota, Bangladesh Towns in India Keota, Hooghly
04What remains at Keota today?
The on-the-ground condition of Keota 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 Keota?
Here's the honest truth: access to Keota 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 Keota is roughly 40.7042, -104.0744 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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