Rockhounding in Alberta
17 mapped spots in Alberta, Canada. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check local rules before you head out.
Every rockhounding spot in Alberta
Battle RiverCamrose County, AlbertaPermission required · Chalcedony, Quartz, Calcite
Prospector's Point (Devon)Parkland County, AlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Petrified Wood- Crowsnest PassAlbertaPublic access · Garnet Group, Almandine
- Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Egg SiteCounty of Warner No. 5, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Eggshell
- Dinosaur Provincial ParkCounty of Newell, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Bone
- Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial ParkKneehill County, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Bone
- Emily Murphy ParkAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Gold Bar Creek MouthAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Horseshoe CanyonKneehill County, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Bone
- Kleskun Hill Natural AreaCounty of Grande Prairie, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Bone
- LethbridgeAlbertaCheck locally · Calcite, Selenite
- Pipestone Creek BonebedCounty of Grande Prairie, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil, Dinosaur Bone
- StettlerAlbertaPermission required · Quartz, Calcite
- Terwillegar ParkAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Clear HillsClear Hills County, AlbertaPermission required · Opal
- Joffre Bridge (Red Deer River)Red Deer County, AlbertaCheck locally · Gold
- Midland Provincial Park (Drumheller)Drumheller, AlbertaCheck locally · Fossil
Top minerals found in Alberta
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Fossil7
- Dinosaur Bone5
- Gold5
- Platinum4
- Calcite3
- Quartz2
- Almandine1
- Chalcedony1
- Dinosaur Eggshell1
- Garnet Group1
- Opal1
- Petrified Wood1
Alberta rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Alberta?+
Rules vary by site and land owner in Alberta. Collecting is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches in reasonable amounts, but provincial parks, protected areas, and private property need permission. Confirm the rules for each spot before you collect.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Alberta?+
Alberta spots in this list most commonly produce Fossil, Dinosaur Bone, Gold, Platinum, Calcite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Alberta?+
RockHoundR currently lists 17 rockhounding spots in Alberta. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
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