Buckskin Joe, Western theme park in Fremont County, Colorado, US
The park featured thirty authentic buildings from the Colorado frontier, including gun fights, themed entertainment, and a full service saloon with restaurant.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer director Malcolm F. Brown established the park in 1957 by collecting and assembling old buildings from central Colorado locations.
The location served as a filming site for twenty-one motion pictures, including Cat Ballou, The Cowboys, and The Sacketts between 1957 and 2010.
The park operated from 1957 until September 12, 2010, when Florida billionaire William Koch purchased the property and its associated Royal Gorge Scenic Railway.
A donkey held the official position of mayor at Buckskin Joe, maintaining residence in a designated building with unrestricted access throughout the park grounds.
Location: Fremont County
GPS coordinates: 38.47600,-105.32600
Latest update: May 18, 2025 14:36
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