What Is the Most Famous Ghost Town in Colorado?

Colorado is known for its soaring peaks, alpine lakes, and charming mountain towns—but tucked away in its rugged backcountry are remnants of a wilder past: ghost towns. Scattered across the Rockies, these forgotten places were once booming mining settlements, rich in gold, silver, and dreams. But when the mines dried up, so did the towns. So, what is the most famous ghost town in Colorado?