Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Atchee

Ghost town in Garfield County, Colorado · Western Slope district

Founded
1904
Peak Population
~100
Elevation
5,500 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Garfield
Coordinates
39.5630, -108.9129

History

A company town owned by the Gilsonite Company, serving as a shopping town on the narrow-gauge Uintah Railway. One of the very few ghost towns on Colorado's Western Slope that wasn't related to precious metal mining.

Visiting Atchee

What remains: Ruins. One of Colorado's least-known ghost towns.

Access: Western Colorado near Utah border. Remote. High clearance recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atchee?

Atchee is located in Garfield County, Colorado, in the Western Slope area at an elevation of 5,500 ft, coordinates 39.5630, -108.9129.

Can you visit Atchee today?

Western Colorado near Utah border. Remote. High clearance recommended.

What remains at Atchee?

Ruins. One of Colorado's least-known ghost towns.

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