Where to Find Copper in Yukon: 12 Mapped Sites
Yukon has 12 documented sites where copper have been reported, and the best-known are Quill Creek, Swim Lake, and Vangorda Creek Prospect. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Copper Map: Yukon
All 12 copper sites in Yukon. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Copper Are Found in Yukon
Look on old mine dumps in copper districts and, in the Lake Superior country, in basalt flows and glacial float. Oxidized surface zones of copper deposits also carry malachite, azurite, and cuprite.
The richest reported sites in Yukon: Quill Creek, Swim Lake, Vangorda Creek Prospect, Wolverine, Casino.
All Copper Sites in Yukon
- Quill Creek — Other
- Swim Lake — Other
- Vangorda Creek Prospect — Other
- Wolverine — Other
- Casino — Other
- Tatamagouche Creek — Other
- Minto-Def — Other
- Canalask — Other
- Carmacks Williams Creek — Other
- Wellgreen Mine — Other
- Whitehorse Copper — Other
- Wellgreen Nickel-Copper Property, Kluane Lake District — Other
How to Identify Copper
Native copper shows a salmon-red metallic gleam on any fresh or scratched surface, usually hiding under a green or black tarnish crust. It is malleable — a hammer dents it rather than shattering it — and far heavier than the rock around it. Green malachite staining on outcrop is the classic pointer to copper mineralization nearby.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find copper in Yukon?
Yukon has 12 mapped sites where copper have been reported. The best-known are Quill Creek, Swim Lake, and Vangorda Creek Prospect. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many copper sites are mapped in Yukon?
We have 12 documented copper sites in Yukon, compiled from provincial geological survey records and community submissions, reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect copper in Yukon?
Casual hand collecting is generally allowed on unclaimed Crown land in Yukon, and prohibited in parks, on active mineral claims, and on private land without permission. Always verify land status before you dig.
How do I identify copper?
Native copper shows a salmon-red metallic gleam on any fresh or scratched surface, usually hiding under a green or black tarnish crust. It is malleable — a hammer dents it rather than shattering it — and far heavier than the rock around it. Green malachite staining on outcrop is the classic pointer to copper mineralization nearby.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
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Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.