Abandoned Record
About Idaho Springs
This is a site record: what public sources say about Idaho Springs, gathered in one place. We haven't written a full guide yet, so history, current access and photos are still to come. Treat the status as unknown until a guide confirms it.
Directions
Getting there
Before you go
- Many ghost town sites are on private land, active mining claims or tribal land. Check land status and ask permission.
- Roads to old townsites are often unmaintained dirt. Map apps may route over closed or impassable tracks.
- Removing artifacts from public land is illegal under federal and most state laws.
Nearby
Other sites near Idaho Springs
Straight-line distance to other mapped sites in our Colorado index.
- Central City1.3 mi N · Gilpin
- Black Hawk4.3 mi N · Gilpin
- Nevadaville4.3 mi NW · Gilpin
- Silver Creek8.1 mi W · Clear Creek
- Alice9.9 mi NW · Clear Creek
- Empire10.7 mi W · Clear Creek
- Georgetown11.5 mi W · Clear Creek
- Rollinsville12.0 mi N · Gilpin
Sources
Sources
- ghosttowns.com, "Idaho Springs": county, roads, climate, best time to visit, remains.