Crestone
Ghost town in Saguache County, Colorado · Sangre de Cristos district
Founded
1880
Peak Population
~2,000
Elevation
7,900 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Saguache
Coordinates
37.9967, -105.6975
History
A gold mining camp that boomed to 2,000 in the 1880s. Declined after the gold played out. In the 1970s-80s, Crestone was reinvented as a spiritual and retreat community, now home to Zen centers, ashrams, and monasteries.
Visiting Crestone
What remains: Semi-ghost, reinvented as spiritual community. ~140 residents.
Access: County Road T from Moffat. Paved, easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crestone?
Crestone is located in Saguache County, Colorado, in the Sangre de Cristos area at an elevation of 7,900 ft, coordinates 37.9967, -105.6975.
Can you visit Crestone today?
County Road T from Moffat. Paved, easy access.
What remains at Crestone?
Semi-ghost, reinvented as spiritual community. ~140 residents.
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