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Where to Find Quartz in Colorado

Colorado has 5 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Saguache County with 2 spots. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.

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Every quartz spot we track in Colorado

Standout quartz spots in Colorado

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for quartz in Colorado

Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.

Quartz in Colorado FAQ

Where can you find quartz in Colorado?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saguache County, El Paso County, and Larimer County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Colorado?+
5 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 quartz 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. 3 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt quartz 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.

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