Specimen Mountain — Rockhounding in Larimer County, Colorado
Specimen Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Larimer County, Colorado. Reported finds include allophane, calcite, agate, quartz, topaz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Specimen Mountain in Larimer County, Colorado
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Larimer County
- State
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 40.44276, -105.80841
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 Specimen Mountain.
- Crystal MountainLarimer County · 22 mi awayBeryl, Bismutite, Fluorapatite
- Wisdom RanchLarimer County · 26 mi awayBeryl, Chrysoberyl, Garnet
- Howes Gulch MinesLarimer County · 32 mi awayChalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- Diamond PeakLarimer County · 39 mi awayDiamond
- Centennial ConeJefferson County · 53 mi awayAquamarine, Bertrandite, Beryl
- Table Mountains (North and South)Jefferson County · 56 mi awayApophyllite, Aragonite, Calcite
- Unnamed Area (Jefferson Co.)Jefferson County · 63 mi awayFluorite, Gold, Silver
- Wigwam CreekJefferson County · 86 mi awayAmazonite, Fluorite, Smoky Quartz
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