Wigwam Creek: Amazonite & Fluorite Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Colorado

Updated June 2026

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

Geology at Wigwam Creek

This spot sits on Rocks of Pikes Peak Batholith (1000-m.y. age group), mapped as granite and alkali feldspar granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: Rocks of Pikes Peak Batholith (1000-m.y. age group)
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite and alkali feldspar granite
Elevation: 8,280 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 Wigwam Creek

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F. At about 8,280 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CHEESMAN station (4 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 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.

What tools should I bring to Wigwam Creek?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Wigwam Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Wigwam Creek are March to November. At about 8,280 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

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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