Rockhounding near Durango, CO

79 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Durango — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah.

Closest rockhounding spots to Durango

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

NW San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico56 mi · 1 hr 9 min driveChert, Garnet, Jasper
Wolf Creek PassMineral County, Colorado56 mi · 1 hr 10 min driveAmethyst, Mordenite, Heulandite
Wolf Creek Stream BedMineral County, Colorado60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveAmethyst Geode, Agate, Chalcedony
Blanco Trading PostSan Juan County, New Mexico64 mi · 1 hr 20 min driveChalcedony
Willow Creek (permission required)Mineral County, Colorado66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAmethyst, Chalcedony, Sphalerite
Willow Creek West Fork stream bedMineral County, Colorado66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveTurquoise

Most-reported finds near Durango

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Durango?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Durango to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Durango

Sorted by distance from Durango. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
NW San Juan County	San Juan County	Chert Garnet Jasper Quartzite Petrified Wood	36.7617, -108.6553	Public
Wolf Creek PassUS 160	Mineral County	Amethyst Mordenite Heulandite Chabazite Calcite	37.4514, -106.8895	Public
Wolf Creek Stream BedUS 160	Mineral County	Amethyst Geode Agate Chalcedony Jasper Moonstone	37.4873, -106.8203	Public
Blanco Trading PostState Highway 57	San Juan County	Chalcedony	36.3467, -107.8253	Public
Willow Creek (permission required)West Willow Creek Road	Mineral County	Amethyst Chalcedony Sphalerite Silver Agate	37.8700, -106.9292	Permission
Willow Creek West Fork stream bedWest Willow Creek Road	Mineral County	Turquoise	37.8684, -106.9275	Public
Montezuma Canyon	San Juan County	Carnotite	37.5337, -109.2316	Public
Gunnison Gold Belt MinesOld Huntsman Mesa Road	Gunnison County	Gold Copper	38.3078, -107.0925	Public
San Juan River	San Juan County	Anhydrite Chalcopyrite Copper Gold Gypsum Malachite	37.2782, -109.4125	Public
Del Norte Thunder Egg Beds	Saguache County	Plume Agate Moss Agate Chalcedony Common Opal Quartz	37.7615, -106.4481	Public
Lisbon ValleyLisbon Valley Road	San Juan County	Azurite Cuprite Malachite	38.1578, -109.1483	Public
Bluff500 South	San Juan County	Gold	37.2728, -109.5611	Public
Monticello mining districtCooley Pass Trail	San Juan County	Anhydrite Carnotite Gypsum Pyrite Chalcopyrite Galena Gold Sphalerite +4 more	37.8313, -109.4670	Public
Crystal Hill	Saguache County	Amethyst Quartz Smoky Quartz	37.8433, -106.2848	Public
Comb RidgeComb Wash Road	San Juan County	Arizona Ruby Garnet	37.3031, -109.6565	Permission
La Sal mining districtV2 Road	San Juan County	Azurite Malachite Carnotite Coffinite Pyrite Uraninite	38.3414, -109.0638	Public
Mule Ear	San Juan County	Pyrope Garnet	37.1797, -109.7053	Public
Big Indian WashHomestake Spur	San Juan County	Coffinite Doloresite Uraninite Azurite Chalcocite Chalcopyrite Cuprite Malachite +6 more	38.2308, -109.2810	Public
Chinle WashCanyon Drive	San Juan County	Pyrope	37.0116, -109.7052	Public
Ghost Ranch	Rio Arriba County	Agate	36.3050, -106.4804	Public
Moses Rock	San Juan County	Arizona Ruby Garnet Chlorite Corundum Rutile Spinel	37.0840, -109.7329	Public
CubaEureka Mesa Road	Sandoval County	Copper Chrysocolla	35.9972, -106.9001	Public
Nacimiento MountainsEureka Mesa Road	Sandoval County	Agate Azurite Chalcedony Chrysocolla Malachite	35.9988, -106.8941	Public
CoyoteNM 96	Rio Arriba County	Azurite Malachite	36.1657, -106.6162	Public
YoungsvilleEncino Road	Rio Arriba County	Agate	36.1841, -106.5584	Public

Durango rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Durango?+

There are 79 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Durango, Colorado. The closest is NW San Juan County in San Juan County, roughly 56 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Durango?+

Spots within driving distance of Durango most commonly produce agate, azurite, chalcedony, carnotite, gold, jasper.

Is rockhounding legal near Durango?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Durango?+

Most weekend trips from Durango fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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