Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Fulford

Ghost town in Eagle County, Colorado · Eagle Valley district

Founded
1893
Peak Population
~300
Elevation
9,839 ft
Primary Industry
gold
County
Eagle
Coordinates
39.5150, -106.6564
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History

Originally called Nolan's Camp. A gold mining boom camp that sprang up in 1893 in the New York Range. Had an assay office, hotels, saloons, stores, and cabins. Located on a historic stagecoach route that followed a Ute trail. A few families still inhabit structures seasonally.

Visiting Fulford

What remains: Semi-ghost. A few seasonal inhabitants. Some original buildings remain.

Access: Southeast Eagle County via forest roads from Eagle. High clearance recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fulford?

Fulford is located in Eagle County, Colorado, in the Eagle Valley area at an elevation of 9,839 ft, coordinates 39.5150, -106.6564.

Can you visit Fulford today?

Southeast Eagle County via forest roads from Eagle. High clearance recommended.

What remains at Fulford?

Semi-ghost. A few seasonal inhabitants. Some original buildings remain.

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