Copper King Mine: Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Stevens County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Copper King Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Stevens County, Washington. Reported finds include chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Stevens County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Aladdin Road
Coordinates: 48.78097, -117.65444

Geology at Copper King Mine

This spot sits on Glacial and alluvial deposits, mapped as sand and gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Glacial and alluvial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 2,390 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 Copper King Mine

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NORTHPORT station (11 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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Copper King Mine

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Copper King Mine

Copper King Mine is close enough to the Washington border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Copper King Mine FAQ

Where is Copper King Mine?+

Copper King Mine is in Stevens County, Washington, at 48.78097, -117.65444. Nearest road: Aladdin Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Copper King Mine?+

Copper King Mine is reported to produce Chalcopyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Copper King Mine?+

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 Copper King Mine?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Copper King Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Copper King Mine are March to October.

How do I get to Copper King Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.78097, -117.65444 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Aladdin Road.

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