Rockhounding Clubs in Colorado, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Colorado? This page lists 22 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Colorado. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in Denver
- View details →Gems/Minerals · RMFMS2nd Friday of each month, September through May, 7:00 PM (some meetings via Zoom)
- View details →Paleontology/Fossils · RMFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Durango
- View details →Gems/Minerals · RMFMS
- View details →Geology · RMFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Golden
- View details →Mineralogy · RMFMSEvery odd-numbered month, in person, 7:00 PM (e.g. next meeting May 14, 2026)
Rockhounding Clubs in Alamosa
- View details →Gold Prospecting · RMFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Boulder
Rockhounding Clubs in Canon City
- View details →Geology · RMFMS2nd Monday of each month (except July and August), business meeting 6:00 PM, program approx. 7:00 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Colorado Springs
- View details →Minerals · RMFMS3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM (subject to calendar changes)
Rockhounding Clubs in Florissant
Rockhounding Clubs in Fort Collins
- View details →Rockhounding · RMFMS3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 PM (except July, August, and December — July is a potluck picnic, December is a dinner/gift exchange)
Rockhounding Clubs in Grand Junction
Rockhounding Clubs in Lake George
- View details →Gems/Minerals · RMFMS2nd Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM (April-September) / 10:00 AM (October-March)
Rockhounding Clubs in Lakewood
Rockhounding Clubs in Leadville
- View details →Gold Prospecting · RMFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Littleton
- View details →Minerals/Fossils · RMFMS3rd Friday, September through May, doors 6:30 PM, program 7:00 PM (no October meeting — silent auction instead)
Rockhounding Clubs in Olathe
Rockhounding Clubs in Pueblo
- View details →Rockhounding · RMFMS3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 PM (excluding June, July, August)
Rockhounding Clubs in Salida
- View details →Gems/Minerals/Fossils · RMFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Wheat Ridge
Other States in United States
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How to choose a club near you
- Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
- Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
- Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
- Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
- Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.
Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Colorado.
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