Foundation-Only Ghost Towns in Colorado

There are 9 foundation-only ghost towns documented in Colorado. Foundation-only sites are where a town once stood and little more — cellar holes, stone footings, and scattered artifacts. They are for history-minded visitors who enjoy reading a landscape.

Notable examples include Alta, Capitol City, Carson, Eureka, Guston. They cluster most densely in Hinsdale County, San Miguel County, Ouray County. 9 of these sites are known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.