Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Encampment

Ghost town in Carbon County, Wyoming · Sierra Madre district

Founded
1897
Peak Population
~2,000
Elevation
7,323 ft
Primary Industry
copper
County
Carbon
Coordinates
41.2078, -106.7978
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History

Founded during the 1897 copper boom when Ed Haggarty discovered rich copper deposits in the Sierra Madre Range. The North American Copper Company built an aerial tramway 16 miles long to carry ore from the mines. Copper bust of 1908 devastated the town. The Grand Encampment Museum preserves the mining heritage with 15 relocated historic buildings.

Visiting Encampment

What remains: Semi-ghost. ~450 residents. Grand Encampment Museum with 15 historic buildings.

Access: Highway 230 from Riverside. Paved, easy access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Encampment?

Encampment is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the Sierra Madre area at an elevation of 7,323 ft, coordinates 41.2078, -106.7978.

Can you visit Encampment today?

Highway 230 from Riverside. Paved, easy access.

What remains at Encampment?

Semi-ghost. ~450 residents. Grand Encampment Museum with 15 historic buildings.

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