Sedalia Copper Mine — Rockhounding in Chaffee County, Colorado

Sedalia Copper Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chaffee County, Colorado. Reported finds include actinolite, almandine, azurite, beryl, chrysocolla. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chaffee County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Happy Jack Lane
Coordinates: 38.60360, -106.03060

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.

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Sedalia Copper Mine FAQ

Where is Sedalia Copper Mine?+

Sedalia Copper Mine is in Chaffee County, Colorado, at 38.60360, -106.03060. Nearest road: Happy Jack Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sedalia Copper Mine?+

Sedalia Copper Mine is reported to produce Actinolite, Almandine, Azurite, Beryl, Chrysocolla.

Is collecting allowed at Sedalia Copper Mine?+

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 Sedalia Copper Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.60360, -106.03060 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Happy Jack Lane.

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