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Devils Head (Rampart Range) — Rockhounding in Douglas County, Colorado

Devils Head sits in the Pikes Peak granite of the Rampart Range, where weathered pegmatite pockets have produced large topaz and smoky quartz crystals along with amazonite and fluorite. The locality lies on Pike National Forest land, and personal-use specimen collecting with hand tools is allowed on open ground. It is one of the classic crystal-pocket areas of the Front Range. Reported finds include smoky quartz, topaz, amazonite, fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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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.

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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.

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Devils Head (Rampart Range) FAQ

Why is Devils Head (Rampart Range) one of the best rockhounding spots in Colorado?+
Devils Head sits in the Pikes Peak granite of the Rampart Range, where weathered pegmatite pockets have produced large topaz and smoky quartz crystals along with amazonite and fluorite. The locality lies on Pike National Forest land, and personal-use specimen collecting with hand tools is allowed on open ground. It is one of the classic crystal-pocket areas of the Front Range.
Where is Devils Head (Rampart Range)?+
Devils Head (Rampart Range) is in Douglas County, Colorado, at 39.27560, -105.10770.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Devils Head (Rampart Range)?+
Devils Head (Rampart Range) is reported to produce Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Amazonite, Fluorite.
Is collecting allowed at Devils Head (Rampart Range)?+
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 Devils Head (Rampart Range)?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.27560, -105.10770 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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