Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Crested Butte (South)

Ghost town in Gunnison County, Colorado · Gunnison district

Founded
1880
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
8,885 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Gunnison
Coordinates
38.8600, -106.9800
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History

While Crested Butte is now a thriving ski town, it was originally a coal mining camp. The Colorado Fuel & Iron Company operated mines here. The old town retains its Victorian character and the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum preserves its mining history.

Visiting Crested Butte (South)

What remains: Living town, now ski resort. Coal mining history preserved in museum.

Access: Highway 135 from Gunnison. Easy access.

Photos

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski resort located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Known for offering extreme a
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a ski resort located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, Uni — Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Photo of welcome sign at Mt. Crested Butte
Photo of welcome sign at Mt. Crested Butte — Draconrex (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crested Butte (South)?

Crested Butte (South) is located in Gunnison County, Colorado, in the Gunnison area at an elevation of 8,885 ft, coordinates 38.8600, -106.9800.

Can you visit Crested Butte (South) today?

Highway 135 from Gunnison. Easy access.

What remains at Crested Butte (South)?

Living town, now ski resort. Coal mining history preserved in museum.

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