Last Chance Mine: Amethyst & Agate Rockhounding in Mineral County, Colorado

Updated August 2026

Last Chance Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, Colorado. Reported finds include amethyst, agate, chalcedony, quartz, silver, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Mineral County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Bachelor Road
Coordinates: 37.88394, -106.93671

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Last Chance Mine

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Last Chance Mine FAQ

Where is Last Chance Mine?+

Last Chance Mine is in Mineral County, Colorado, at 37.88394, -106.93671. Nearest road: Bachelor Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Last Chance Mine?+

Last Chance Mine is reported to produce Amethyst, Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz, Silver, Acanthite, Galena, Sphalerite, Fluorite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Last Chance Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Last Chance Mine?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

How do I get to Last Chance Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.88394, -106.93671 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bachelor Road.

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