Eerie abandoned ruins are always a draw for anyone looking to explore some creepy spots. These seven (mostly) deserted ghost towns in Colorado are road trip worthy for a Halloween-esq adventure to get yourself in the scary spirit. Just make sure to pack an extra pair of pants in case the frights turn out to be too much. St. Elmos Ghost Town Address: Near Telluride, CO Why You Need To Go: You can take a tour through one of the most well-preserved ghost towns in the state. It looks like there could still be miners from the 1880s wandering around behind the window panes. View this post on Instagram St Elmo's ghost 👻 town. Very cool, one of the most preserved ghost towns in America. . . #stelmosghosttown #stelmos #haunteddestination #halloweentravel #fallincolorado #ghosttown #ghosttowns #ghosttour #ghostadventures #travelgram #tourism #fallinco #hauntedusa #campeveryday #historytravel #instatravelling #nathrop #traveldeeper #buenavista #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #travelblog #instago #travelpics #coloradogirl #wandercolorado #fallhike #coloradoadventures A post shared by Elyse Clark (@elysedove) on Sep 18, 2017 at 6:15pm PDT Website Alta Location: From Telluride, take CO 145 south 8 miles, turn on Forest Road 632 (unpaved), and head East. Why You Need To Go: In the morning, hike around the lake and view the remnants of the Alta Lakes Ghost Town, although it's on private property, you'll get great views from afar. View this post on Instagram Best #hikingbuddies ever! #altaghosttown #bordercollies #telluride #telluridedogs #ilovemybordercollies #bordercolliesofinstagram #altalakes #ViewsFromColorado A post shared by Julie Brown (@julezzbrown) on Aug 22, 2015 at 3:41pm PDT Uptop Address: 132 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO Why You Need To Go: There is a museum, tavern, and several other buildings operating for the public so you can see this town's past come to life. View this post on Instagram "abandoned" church in the #ghosttown of #uptopcolorado someone is definitely still visiting it sometimes though, i'll share the interior soon. #urbanexploration #sombrexplore #abandon_seekers_ #abandon_seekers #urbexworld #urbexphotography #urbexing #urbex #rurex_lady #rurex #ruralexploration #abandonedchurch #creepy #abandoned A post shared by Viper (@shipwreckghost) on Aug 25, 2019 at 6:23pm PDT Animas Forks Location: Latitude: 37.93123, Longitude: -107.57068 Why You Need To Go: Deserted buildings sit along the famous Alpine Loop. You can find maps and explore the buildings thanks to the BLM, but tread carefully as they are delicate. View this post on Instagram Animas Forks in Colorado. The first cabins of this mining town were built in 1873 and it was a ghost town by the early 1920’s. This house is beautiful inside and out!! #animasforks #backroads #storyofamerica #be_one_rural #everything_home_front #renegade_abandoned #ig_countryside #raw_abandoned #ghosttown #coloradoinstagram #ipulledoverforthis #hey_ihadtosnapthat #pocket_usa #renegade_rural #style_and_decay #roadtrippers #beautyofunitedstates #wow_america #raw_usa #usinterior #usa_photolovers #mypubliclands #just_unitedstates #travelamerica #visittheusa #discoverusa #scenicdrive #bestscenerypictures #sceniccolorado #abandonedplaces A post shared by Becky (@bec24ran) on Mar 4, 2019 at 7:23am PST Website Dearfield Location: South of U.S. Highway 34 and 25-miles east of Greeley, CO Why You Need To Go: The history behind this town is part of the lure to visit, as it was the only all African-American community. View this post on Instagram A visit to the ghost town of Dearfield Colorado. This place was established in the early 1900s. Sadly the town became abandoned during the great depression. A post shared by Steve Perez (@steveperez1) on Mar 6, 2020 at 1:20pm PST Goldfield Location: Goldfield, CO Why You Need To Go: This mining town still boasts dilapidated buildings that look like something out of a ghost story but are always exciting glimpses into the past. View this post on Instagram Kitchen in an abandoned gold mining town. 💰⛏ #urbex #gold #mine #colorado #america #west #usa A post shared by Bryan Buckley (@vanishing_new_england) on May 10, 2019 at 4:56am PDT Vicksburg Location: Vicksburg, Buena Vista, CO Why You Need To Go: The quiet dirt road leading past empty cabins and unused equipment from the miners who lived there in the 1880s give out very spooky vibes. View this post on Instagram Strollin through a ghost town 🚶🏻♂️ A post shared by Austin Brown (@yaboyaustin) on Apr 14, 2018 at 10:45am PDT We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a site, respect the environment.
