Monte Cristo — Rockhounding in Snohomish County, Washington

Monte Cristo is a mapped rockhounding spot in Snohomish County, Washington. Reported finds include arsenic, arsenopyrite, azurite, chalcopyrite, malachite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Snohomish County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Monte Cristo Trail
Coordinates: 47.98586, -121.39395

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 Monte Cristo

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Monte Cristo FAQ

Where is Monte Cristo?+

Monte Cristo is in Snohomish County, Washington, at 47.98586, -121.39395. Nearest road: Monte Cristo Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monte Cristo?+

Monte Cristo is reported to produce Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Melaconite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Realgar, Scorodite.

Is collecting allowed at Monte Cristo?+

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 Monte Cristo?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.98586, -121.39395 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Monte Cristo Trail.

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