Where to Find Beryl in Colorado
6 mapped beryl rockhounding spots in Colorado, across 4 counties. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl.
Map of 6 beryl rockhounding spots in Colorado
Beryl by county in Colorado
Counties ranked by number of beryl spots in our database.
Every beryl spot in Colorado
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedalia Copper MineHappy Jack Lane | Chaffee County |
| 38.6036, -106.0306 | Public |
| Summit of Mount AnteroMount Antero Trail | Chaffee County |
| 38.6738, -106.2467 | Public |
| Quartz CreekCR 44 | Gunnison County | 38.5174, -106.6679 | Public | |
| Centennial ConeElk Range Trail | Jefferson County |
| 39.7554, -105.3607 | Public |
| Crystal MountainNorth Crystal Mountain Road | Larimer County |
| 40.5418, -105.4114 | Public |
| Wisdom RanchParadise Park Road | Larimer County | 40.5978, -105.3644 | Public |
Beryl in Colorado FAQ
Where can I find beryl in Colorado?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 beryl spots in Colorado, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chaffee County.
Is collecting beryl legal in Colorado?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like beryl is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Colorado, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best beryl location in Colorado?+
Chaffee County has the most beryl spots in our database for Colorado. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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