Copper Mountain
Ghost town in Carbon County, Wyoming · Sierra Madre district
Founded
1897
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
9,800 ft
Primary Industry
copper
County
Carbon
Coordinates
41.3000, -106.9500
History
Part of the Sierra Madre copper district that boomed in the late 1890s. Served the Ferris-Haggarty Mine and other copper operations. Abandoned when the copper market collapsed in 1908.
Visiting Copper Mountain
What remains: Mine ruins in the Sierra Madre.
Access: Forest roads from Encampment. 4WD required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Copper Mountain?
Copper Mountain is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the Sierra Madre area at an elevation of 9,800 ft, coordinates 41.3000, -106.9500.
Can you visit Copper Mountain today?
Forest roads from Encampment. 4WD required.
What remains at Copper Mountain?
Mine ruins in the Sierra Madre.