Arkansas River Placers District — mineral rockhounding site near Fremont, CO
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Arkansas River Placers District

Rockhounding site in Fremont, Colorado · Gold & Minerals

Arkansas River Placers District is a mineral rockhounding site near Fremont, CO. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.

Typical season: Spring through fall

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Mineral
Primary specimens
Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Fremont
State
Colorado
Coordinates
38.48501, -105.40752
Best season
Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
Access difficulty
Moderate; remote roads possible
Camping
Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Activities
Rock and mineral collecting
Facilities
Fremont area services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
  • AccessModerate; remote roads possible
  • FacilitiesFremont area services
  • Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules

Map & location

Open in MapsGet directions38.48501, -105.40752

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.