Where to Find Cobaltite in the United States
1 mapped cobaltite spots across 1 U.S. states. Cobaltite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about cobaltite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find cobaltite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for cobaltite
States ranked by number of cobaltite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused cobaltite-in-state list.
Every cobaltite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creede MineDivide Spur 1A Road | Carbon County |
| 41.1927, -107.0503 | Public |
Cobaltite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find cobaltite in the U.S.?+
Wyoming have the highest concentrations of cobaltite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many cobaltite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect cobaltite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like cobaltite 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 cobaltite in the field?+
Field identification of cobaltite 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 cobaltite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
