Gunnison Gold Belt Mines — Rockhounding in Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison Gold Belt Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gunnison County, Colorado. Reported finds include gold, copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Gunnison Gold Belt Mines in Gunnison County, Colorado
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Gunnison County
- State
- Colorado
- Nearest road
- Old Huntsman Mesa Road
- Coordinates
- 38.30777, -107.09247
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gunnison Gold Belt Mines.
- Quartz CreekGunnison County · 27 mi awayAlbite, Beryl, Lepidolite
- Willow Creek (permission required)Mineral County · 32 mi awayAmethyst, Chalcedony, Sphalerite
- Willow Creek West Fork stream bedMineral County · 32 mi awayTurquoise
- Cement Creek Rd.Gunnison County · 46 mi awayAlbite, Ankerite, Chlorite
- Italian MountainGunnison County · 47 mi awayLapis Lazuli, Garnet
- Summit of Mount AnteroChaffee County · 52 mi awayApatite, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Chalk Creek gravelsChaffee County · 55 mi awaySapphire
- Unnamed Area (Yule Marble)Pitkin County · 57 mi awayColorado Yule Marble
