Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Como

Ghost town in Park County, Colorado · South Park district

Founded
1879
Peak Population
~500
Elevation
9,800 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Park
Coordinates
39.3244, -105.8847

History

A key railroad town on the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad. The roundhouse was a critical facility for maintaining locomotives on the challenging mountain routes. Preservation efforts by the DSP&P Historical Society are restoring the roundhouse and other railroad structures.

Visiting Como

What remains: Semi-ghost. Small community. DSP&P roundhouse being restored.

Access: On US 285 between Fairplay and Kenosha Pass. Easy access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Como?

Como is located in Park County, Colorado, in the South Park area at an elevation of 9,800 ft, coordinates 39.3244, -105.8847.

Can you visit Como today?

On US 285 between Fairplay and Kenosha Pass. Easy access.

What remains at Como?

Semi-ghost. Small community. DSP&P roundhouse being restored.

Nearby Ghost Towns