Independence Ghost Town
Pitkin County, Colorado39.1064, -106.6053
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
White River National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 14 miAspen, CO
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 11 miAshcroft
Independence is a ghost town in Pitkin County, Colorado. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Independence. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Aspen, CO, about 14 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lakewood, CO, 89 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Ashcroft11 mi west
- Winfield12 mi southeast
- Lenado13 mi northwest
- Vicksburg14 mi southeast
- Oro City21 mi northeast
- Adelaide21 mi northeast
- Holy Cross City22 mi north
- Abbeyville24 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: White River National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on White River National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Aspen 1Sw. Snow is normal from September to May.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Aspen 1Sw station (USC00050372), 14 miles away. About 24.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pitkin County, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.10639, -106.60528 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 73000484) |
| Also known as | Independence, Pitkin County, Colorado, Independence, Colorado |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6015894 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Independence ghost town?
In Pitkin County, Colorado, at 39.1064, -106.6053. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Aspen, CO, about 14 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lakewood, CO, 89 miles away.
Can you visit Independence?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on White River National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Independence?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Aspen 1Sw. Snow is normal from September to May.
Are there other ghost towns near Independence?
Yes. Ashcroft (11 mi), Winfield (12 mi), Lenado (13 mi), Vicksburg (14 mi).
