Chalk Creek gravels — Rockhounding in Chaffee County, Colorado

Chalk Creek gravels is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chaffee County, Colorado. Reported finds include sapphire. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chaffee County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Chalk Creek Drive
Postcode: 81236
Coordinates: 38.71381, -106.22783

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Chalk Creek gravels

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Sapphire

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Chalk Creek gravels FAQ

Where is Chalk Creek gravels?+

Chalk Creek gravels is in Chaffee County, Colorado, at 38.71381, -106.22783. Nearest road: Chalk Creek Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chalk Creek gravels?+

Chalk Creek gravels is reported to produce Sapphire.

Is collecting allowed at Chalk Creek gravels?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Chalk Creek gravels?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.71381, -106.22783 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Chalk Creek Drive.

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