Ghostly Colorado Mining Camps

Colorado’s mining camps were some of the most productive and most volatile communities in the history of the American West. Silver, gold, lead, and zinc drew thousands of prospectors into the high country, and the camps that sprang up to serve them were rough, fast, and often short-lived. The ghostly remains of Colorado’s mining camps sit at elevations that challenge modern visitors, surrounded by the same stunning mountain scenery that drew the original miners.

Ghost Towns of Colorado on Amazon

Looking to explore Colorado’s mining ghost towns in more depth? The Ghost Towns of Colorado series by Jason Smith covers the state’s mining camps and abandoned mountain communities across 3 volumes.

Browse the Colorado Series on Amazon

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