Quartz Creek — Rockhounding in Gunnison County, Colorado

Quartz Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gunnison County, Colorado. Reported finds include albite, beryl, lepidolite, mica, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gunnison County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: CR 44
Postcode: 81239
Coordinates: 38.51741, -106.66793

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 Quartz Creek

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Quartz Creek FAQ

Where is Quartz Creek?+

Quartz Creek is in Gunnison County, Colorado, at 38.51741, -106.66793. Nearest road: CR 44.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Quartz Creek?+

Quartz Creek is reported to produce Albite, Beryl, Lepidolite, Mica, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Quartz Creek?+

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 Quartz Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.51741, -106.66793 in Google Maps. The nearest road is CR 44.

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