QuartzCO
Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon)
Unnamed Mine Dump (Zircon) is a documented mineral occurrence near CO. Reported specimens include Zircon crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Colorado Springs
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs, Colorado, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Colorado Springs?
Near Colorado Springs, Colorado, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 3 quartz & crystalss, 1 agate & jasper, 4 fossilss, and 3 gold & mineralss. The closest mapped spot is Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon) (4.2 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs
| Central place | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon) (4.2 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (3), Agate & Jasper (1), Fossils (4), Gold & Minerals (3), Other (13) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Colorado, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
AgateCO
Austin Bluffs
Austin Bluffs is a documented mineral occurrence near CO. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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FossilCO
Near Glen Eyrie
Fossil collection site in the Manitou Limestone, El Paso County, Colorado. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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AmazoniteCO
Sentinel Rock And Specimen Rock
Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock is a documented mineral occurrence near CO. Reported specimens include Amazonite, Fluorite, Goethite, Hematite, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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GoldCO
Alkayo Tunnel
Alkayo Tunnel is a known mineral occurrence in El Paso, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Duffields
Duffields is a documented mineral site in El Paso, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Unnamed Area (zircon/fluorite)
Unnamed Area (Zircon/Fluorite) is a documented mineral occurrence near CO. Reported specimens include Zircon, Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cook Mountain (southern Side)
Cook Mountain (southern side) is a documented mineral occurrence near CO. Reported specimens include Amazonite, Smoky Quartz, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Timberline Tunnel
Timberline Tunnel is a historic mining site in El Paso, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Fluorite, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Green Mountain Falls District
Green Mountain Falls District is a historic mining site in El Paso, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Gold, Iron, Pyrolusite, Sphalerite.
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Florissant Mammal Bed
Fossil collection site in the Florissant, Teller County, Colorado. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fern Creek
Fern Creek is a historic mining site in Douglas, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar.
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Little Joe
Little Joe is a historic mining site in Douglas, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar.
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Valley Of Death 5
Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Fremont County, Colorado. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Little Anna
Little Anna is a historic mining site in Douglas, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar.
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Lake George Amazonite
Crystal Peak and the Lake George district produce vivid blue-green amazonite clusters with smoky quartz on Pikes Peak granite pegmatites.
View detailsTopazCO
Devils Head Topaz Area
Pegmatite outcrops on Devils Head in Douglas County yield topaz and smoky quartz crystals in miarolitic cavities along popular hiking trails.
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Miller Lode
Miller Lode is a historic mining site in Douglas, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar.
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Little John Mine
Little John Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Beryl, Cassiterite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena.
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Parker Mine
Parker Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
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Littlejohn J And S
Littlejohn J and S is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Beryl, Cassiterite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Mary Lee Mine
Mary Lee Mine is a historic mining site in Park, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Beryl, Cassiterite, Copper, Galena, Iron, Molybdenite.
View detailsFossilCO
Fountain Formation
Fossil collection site in the Fountain, Fremont County, Colorado. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Minerva J Mine
Minerva J Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Park, Colorado, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Beryl, Cassiterite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Colorado Springs
Closest sites by distance
- Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon) — 4 mi · Quartz
- Austin Bluffs — 5 mi · Agate
- Near Glen Eyrie — 5 mi · Fossil
- Sentinel Rock And Specimen Rock — 6 mi · Amazonite
- Alkayo Tunnel — 6 mi · Gold
- Duffields — 7 mi · Fluorite
- Unnamed Area (zircon/fluorite) — 7 mi · Zircon
- Cook Mountain (southern Side) — 7 mi · Amazonite
- Timberline Tunnel — 9 mi · Mineral
- Green Mountain Falls District — 12 mi · Mineral
- Florissant Mammal Bed — 26 mi · Fossil
- Fern Creek — 27 mi · Feldspar
- Little Joe — 28 mi · Feldspar
- Valley Of Death 5 — 30 mi · Fossil
- Little Anna — 30 mi · Feldspar
Types of rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs
Browse by specimen type in Colorado — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (3)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (1)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (4)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (3)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (13)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Colorado Springs area
Colorado Springs is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Colorado. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon) about 4.2 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Colorado Springs
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Colorado with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Colorado Springs city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Colorado Springs includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Colorado Springs change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs — FAQ
Where can you collect near Colorado Springs?
Near Colorado Springs, Colorado, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 3 quartz & crystalss, 1 agate & jasper, 4 fossilss, and 3 gold & mineralss. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Colorado Springs, Colorado?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Colorado Springs. The full Colorado directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Colorado Springs?
The closest mapped spot to Colorado Springs is Unnamed Mine Dump (zircon) (4.2 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Colorado Springs?
Near Colorado Springs, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, agate & jasper, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Colorado state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Colorado Springs?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Colorado Springs, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Colorado Springs?
Field collecting near Colorado Springs carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.