Cement Creek Rd.: Albite & Ankerite Rockhounding in Gunnison County, Colorado

Updated June 2026

Cement Creek Rd. is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gunnison County, Colorado. Reported finds include albite, ankerite, chlorite, diopside, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gunnison County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Cement Creek Road 740
Coordinates: 38.93120, -106.76994

Geology at Cement Creek Rd.

This spot sits on Minturn and Belden Fms, mapped as sandstone and shale that formed roughly 325 to 300 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Minturn and Belden Fms
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: sandstone and shale
Elevation: 10,560 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Cement Creek Rd.

Best months: May to October. Typical highs run 67°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near -13°F. At about 10,560 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TAYLOR PARK station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Cement Creek Rd.

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Cement Creek Rd. FAQ

Where is Cement Creek Rd.?+

Cement Creek Rd. is in Gunnison County, Colorado, at 38.93120, -106.76994. Nearest road: Cement Creek Road 740.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cement Creek Rd.?+

Cement Creek Rd. is reported to produce Albite, Ankerite, Chlorite, Diopside, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Cement Creek Rd.?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Cement Creek Rd.?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Cement Creek Rd.?+

The most comfortable months at Cement Creek Rd. are May to October. At about 10,560 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Cement Creek Rd.?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.93120, -106.76994 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cement Creek Road 740.

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