North Grand Junction Barite: Barite Rockhounding in Mesa County, Colorado

Updated August 2026

North Grand Junction Barite is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mesa County, Colorado. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mesa County
State: Colorado
Coordinates: 39.21125, -108.56092

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 North Grand Junction Barite

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of North Grand Junction Barite.

Across the state line from North Grand Junction Barite

North Grand Junction Barite is close enough to the Colorado border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

North Grand Junction Barite FAQ

Where is North Grand Junction Barite?+

North Grand Junction Barite is in Mesa County, Colorado, at 39.21125, -108.56092.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Grand Junction Barite?+

North Grand Junction Barite is reported to produce Barite.

Is collecting allowed at North Grand Junction Barite?+

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 North Grand Junction Barite?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to North Grand Junction Barite?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.21125, -108.56092 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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