Colorado is home to an estimated 1,500 ghost towns, only 640 of which still remain somewhat intact. Sadly, most of Colorado’s ghost towns remain abandoned and slowly dilapidating, which makes today’s feature all the more unique, as its story continues to unfold in an unexpected way:
It was 1885 when the town of Dunton first came to life, serving as a new homestead and mining camp for the miners working at the nearby American, Smuggler, and Emma mines.
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Consisting of 260 acres, the new town proved to be of value, as the population continued to increase with each passing year.
Dunton Hot Springs At its peak, Dunton was home to an upwards of 300 residents.
Sadly, when the nearby mines dried up, so did the town, leaving the area completely deserted until 1918, when a local rancher purchased the property for both his cattle business and visiting tourists.
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Fast forward to 1994 when the town was back on the market and purchased by its current owners, who spent the next seven years turning it into the jaw-dropping Dunton Hot Springs!
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Unlike most ghost towns, Dunton does not consist of crumbling homes and bone-chilling silence, but rather romantic one-room cabins and large log homes…
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…all-natural mineral pools and a world-class spa…
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…and delicious food and drinks, making Dunton Hot Springs the poster-child for luxurious glamping in not just Colorado, but all of America.
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The Dunton Hot Springs is located at 52068 Co. Rd. 38 in Dolores.
Dunton Hot Springs For information on pricing, special packages, and availability, please visit Dunton’s website.
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At its peak, Dunton was home to an upwards of 300 residents.
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For information on pricing, special packages, and availability, please visit Dunton’s website.
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