Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Dillon

Ghost town in Carbon County, Wyoming · Sierra Madre district

Founded
1898
Peak Population
~500
Elevation
9,000 ft
Primary Industry
copper
County
Carbon
Coordinates
41.2000, -106.8200
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History

A significant copper and gold mining camp in the Sierra Madre that served as a hub for the upper mining district. Had a hotel, assay office, and several commercial buildings at its peak. The remote, high-altitude location made it impractical once the mining bust came.

Visiting Dillon

What remains: Cabin ruins, mine structures, foundations, and remains of aerial tramway towers. One of the most scenic ghost town sites in the Sierra Madre.

Access: 4WD required. Forest Service roads from Encampment. Summer only, several hours from pavement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dillon?

Dillon is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the Sierra Madre area at an elevation of 9,000 ft, coordinates 41.2000, -106.8200.

Can you visit Dillon today?

4WD required. Forest Service roads from Encampment. Summer only, several hours from pavement.

What remains at Dillon?

Cabin ruins, mine structures, foundations, and remains of aerial tramway towers. One of the most scenic ghost town sites in the Sierra Madre.

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