Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Whitepine

Ghost town in Gunnison County, Colorado · Gunnison district

Founded
1879
Peak Population
~3,000
Elevation
9,000 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Gunnison
Coordinates
38.5447, -106.4056

History

A silver mining camp that briefly boomed to 3,000 residents. Had connections to the North Star Mine, one of the more productive silver mines in the district. Multiple log buildings still stand.

Visiting Whitepine

What remains: Semi-ghost. Very few residents. Several log buildings remain.

Access: County Road 76 past Pitkin. Dirt road, passenger car usually OK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Whitepine?

Whitepine is located in Gunnison County, Colorado, in the Gunnison area at an elevation of 9,000 ft, coordinates 38.5447, -106.4056.

Can you visit Whitepine today?

County Road 76 past Pitkin. Dirt road, passenger car usually OK.

What remains at Whitepine?

Semi-ghost. Very few residents. Several log buildings remain.

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