12,000 ft
Elevation
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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
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Campgrounds
About Carson
Remote ghost town reachable only by 4WD or on foot, sitting at 12,000+ feet near the Continental Divide. Founded as a mining camp for the nearby Lucky Strike Mine.
Know before you go
Carson
Sun & Moon
11:47 AM
Sunrise
7:10 PM
Solar Noon
2:33 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:26 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:54 AM
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Waning Crescent
4% illuminated
Live14h 46m of daylight
Carson
Season
109days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 109 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Carson
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
June — June conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
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