Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
NPS says Kaymoor One closed in 1962 and was donated to the park on December 30, 1985 (NPS).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
No ghost story was found; it is listed for its abandoned mine. Source: NPS.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public NPS describes the trail to the mine, with 821 steps (NPS). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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