St. Elmo
Colorado's Best Preserved
State: Colorado
County: Chaffee County
Founded: 1880
Abandoned: 1922
Peak Population: 2,000
St. Elmo was a mining supply town at 10,000 feet elevation. When the railroad closed in 1922, the town died. Over 40 original buildings remain, making St. Elmo Colorado's best-preserved ghost town. Friendly chipmunks are a famous attraction.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer (road closes in winter)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- 40+ original buildings
- 10,000 feet elevation
- Famous friendly chipmunks
Location
Address: St. Elmo, CO
Coordinates: 38.7, -106.35