Where to Find Bismutite in the United States
4 mapped bismutite spots across 3 U.S. states. Bismutite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find bismutite across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for bismutite
States ranked by number of bismutite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bismutite-in-state list.
Every bismutite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit of Mount AnteroMount Antero Trail | Chaffee County |
| 38.6738, -106.2467 | Public |
| Crystal MountainNorth Crystal Mountain Road | Larimer County | 40.5418, -105.4114 | Public | |
| Star RangeBeryl Milford Road | Beaver County | 38.3456, -113.1442 | Public | |
| Jelm MountainJelm Mountain Road | Albany County |
| 41.0761, -105.9915 | Public |
Bismutite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bismutite in the U.S.?+
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming have the highest concentrations of bismutite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bismutite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bismutite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bismutite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify bismutite in the field?+
Field identification of bismutite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt bismutite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
