Where to Find Smoky Quartz in Colorado
3 mapped smoky quartz rockhounding spots in Colorado, across 2 counties. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 smoky quartz rockhounding spots in Colorado
Smoky Quartz by county in Colorado
Counties ranked by number of smoky quartz spots in our database.
Every smoky quartz spot in Colorado
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Mountain (southern side)Gold Camp Road | El Paso County | 38.7607, -104.9176 | Public | |
| Centennial ConeElk Range Trail | Jefferson County |
| 39.7554, -105.3607 | Public |
| Wigwam CreekStoney Pass Road | Jefferson County |
| 39.2487, -105.3387 | Public |
Smoky Quartz in Colorado FAQ
Where can I find smoky quartz in Colorado?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 smoky quartz spots in Colorado, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Jefferson County.
Is collecting smoky quartz legal in Colorado?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like smoky quartz 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 smoky quartz location in Colorado?+
Jefferson County has the most smoky quartz spots in our database for Colorado. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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