Wigwam Creek — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Colorado

Wigwam Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Colorado. Reported finds include amazonite, fluorite, smoky quartz, clear quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Stoney Pass Road
Coordinates: 39.24869, -105.33870

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 Wigwam Creek

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Wigwam Creek FAQ

Where is Wigwam Creek?+

Wigwam Creek is in Jefferson County, Colorado, at 39.24869, -105.33870. Nearest road: Stoney Pass Road.

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

Wigwam Creek is reported to produce Amazonite, Fluorite, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Wigwam 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 Wigwam Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.24869, -105.33870 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stoney Pass Road.

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