Summit of Mount Antero — Rockhounding in Chaffee County, Colorado

Summit of Mount Antero is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chaffee County, Colorado. Reported finds include apatite, aquamarine, beryl, bismutite, calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chaffee County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Mount Antero Trail
Postcode: 81236
Coordinates: 38.67382, -106.24667

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 Summit of Mount Antero

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Summit of Mount Antero FAQ

Where is Summit of Mount Antero?+

Summit of Mount Antero is in Chaffee County, Colorado, at 38.67382, -106.24667. Nearest road: Mount Antero Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Summit of Mount Antero?+

Summit of Mount Antero is reported to produce Apatite, Aquamarine, Beryl, Bismutite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Summit of Mount Antero?+

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 Summit of Mount Antero?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.67382, -106.24667 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Antero Trail.

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