Coleville and the surrounding region is also rich in history, with many settlers arriving in the late 1800s in search of gold in the Sierra Nevada; a few ghost towns can still be found near Coleville. Most of the industry seen at the turn of the century is gone now, instead replaced with a much smaller contingent of tourists. Summers in Coleville can be quite pleasant, though the town sits at a fairly high elevation of 5,000 feet, so expect mild days and chilly nights.