Where to Find Fluorite in Colorado
4 mapped fluorite rockhounding spots in Colorado, across 2 counties. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons.
Map of 4 fluorite rockhounding spots in Colorado
Fluorite by county in Colorado
Counties ranked by number of fluorite spots in our database.
Every fluorite spot in Colorado
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock | El Paso County | 38.8046, -104.9178 | Public | |
| Unnamed Area (Zircon/Fluorite)Gold Camp Road | El Paso County | 38.7527, -104.9052 | Public | |
| Unnamed Area (Jefferson Co.)CH 73 | Jefferson County | 39.6171, -105.3207 | Public | |
| Wigwam CreekStoney Pass Road | Jefferson County |
| 39.2487, -105.3387 | Public |
Fluorite in Colorado FAQ
Where can I find fluorite in Colorado?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 fluorite spots in Colorado, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in El Paso County.
Is collecting fluorite legal in Colorado?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fluorite 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 fluorite location in Colorado?+
El Paso County has the most fluorite spots in our database for Colorado. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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