Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock — Rockhounding in El Paso County, Colorado

Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock is a mapped rockhounding spot in El Paso County, Colorado. Reported finds include amazonite, fluorite, goethite, hematite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: El Paso County
State: Colorado
Coordinates: 38.80464, -104.91777

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 Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock

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Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock FAQ

Where is Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock?+

Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock is in El Paso County, Colorado, at 38.80464, -104.91777.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock?+

Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock is reported to produce Amazonite, Fluorite, Goethite, Hematite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock?+

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.

How do I get to Sentinel Rock and Specimen Rock?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.80464, -104.91777 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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