Howes Gulch Mines — Rockhounding in Larimer County, Colorado

Howes Gulch Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Larimer County, Colorado. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, gold, pyrite, copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Larimer County
State: Colorado
Nearest road: Clear Ridge Road
Postcode: 80837
Coordinates: 40.59111, -105.22500

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 Howes Gulch Mines

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Across the state line from Howes Gulch Mines

Howes Gulch Mines 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.

Howes Gulch Mines FAQ

Where is Howes Gulch Mines?+

Howes Gulch Mines is in Larimer County, Colorado, at 40.59111, -105.22500. Nearest road: Clear Ridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Howes Gulch Mines?+

Howes Gulch Mines is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite, Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Howes Gulch Mines?+

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 Howes Gulch Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.59111, -105.22500 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Clear Ridge Road.

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