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

7:34 AM – 8:09 AM

Light from the SSW · 6675°

Evening golden hour

5:30 PM – 6:04 PM

Light from the W · 14301°

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.