Where to Find Beryl in Colorado
Colorado has 6 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Chaffee County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 beryl collecting spots in Colorado
Best counties for beryl in Colorado
Ranked by the number of mapped beryl spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every beryl spot we track in Colorado
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the beryl identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Beryl in the encyclopedia.
Beryl in Colorado FAQ
Where can you find beryl in Colorado?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Chaffee County County, Larimer County County, and Gunnison County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in Colorado?+
6 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect beryl in Colorado?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt beryl in Colorado with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
