Independence Ghost Town

Open

Central Mountains

Verified

High elevation, strong ruin-and-mountain combination.

Production notes

Best time

Seasonal access tied to Independence Pass

Drone

Varies

Morning golden hour

7:12 AM – 7:45 AM

Light from the NW · 6069°

Evening golden hour

6:02 PM – 6:35 PM

Light from the SE · 14905°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Permission varies

Managed by Historic site / mixedColorado Tourism Office

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Managed historic site. Permission varies.