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Beshoar

A ghost town of unknown status in Las Animas County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Beshoar feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Beshoar is an extinct town located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The townsite is located at coordinates 37.2181°N 104.4066°W / 37.2181; -104.4066 at an elevation of 5,922 feet (1,805 m).

Las Animas County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Abeyta, Berwind, Bowen — Beshoar keeps them company on the map.

The story of Beshoar

Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.

Beshoar is an extinct town located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The townsite is located at coordinates 37.2181°N 104.4066°W / 37.2181; -104.4066 at an elevation of 5,922 feet (1,805 m).

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Beshoar is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Beshoar is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Beshoar FAQs

Where is Beshoar located?
Beshoar is in Las Animas County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Beshoar in?
Beshoar sits in Las Animas County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Las Animas County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Beshoar?
Beshoar is an extinct town located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The townsite is located at coordinates 37.2181°N 104.4066°W / 37.2181; -104.4066 at an elevation of 5,922 feet (1,805 m).
What remains at Beshoar today?
The on-the-ground condition of Beshoar is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Beshoar?
Here's the honest truth: access to Beshoar is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Beshoar, Colorado”), CC BY-SA.

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