Silver Crater Mine: Rockhounding in Hastings County, Ontario
- Minerals reported
- 5
Silver Crater Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Reported finds include betafite, titanite, apatite, mica, zircon. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.
About Silver Crater Mine
Abandoned mine 13 km west of Bancroft, best known for its betafite crystals, which hold 15 to 20 percent uranium and are highly radioactive. It has also produced titanite, apatite, mica and zircon. Rockhounds were still collecting here in 2006, but no current source says who owns the land or whether visitors are allowed. Ask locally before you go.
Plan your visit
Confirm rules before collecting
- County
- Hastings County
- Province
- Ontario
- Nearest road
- Monck Road
- Coordinates
- 45.04145, -78.00642
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & collecting status
Confirm rules before collecting
Land status here is not confirmed. National and provincial parks prohibit collecting, while Crown land and many beaches allow it. Verify with the managing agency before you collect.
Access note: Abandoned mine 13 km west of Bancroft, best known for its betafite crystals, which hold 15 to 20 percent uranium and are highly radioactive. It has also produced titanite, apatite, mica and zircon. Rockhounds were still collecting here in 2006, but no current source says who owns the land or whether visitors are allowed. Ask locally before you go.
Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.
Today's weather
Is today a good day to go?
The app shows live weather, recent rain, and a daily rockhounding score for Silver Crater Mine.
Get the appFound at Silver Crater Mine
- Betafite
TitaniteEncyclopedia →
ApatiteEncyclopedia →
Mica
ZirconEncyclopedia →
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots in Ontario within driving distance of Silver Crater Mine.
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 14 km awayFluorite, Apatite, Scapolite
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 16 km awaySodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 17 km awayAmphibole, Titanite, Apatite
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 18 km awayMolybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite
- CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 19 km awaySodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 21 km awayNepheline, Sodalite, Biotite
Silver Crater Mine FAQ
Where is Silver Crater Mine?+
What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver Crater Mine?+
Is collecting allowed at Silver Crater Mine?+
More rockhounding in Ontario
See all 36 Ontario spots →
Open Silver Crater Mine on the map
Use the RockHoundR app for land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.
