Where to Find Cuprite in Utah
7 mapped cuprite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 6 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in San Juan County, Box Elder County, and Juab County. Cuprite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah has several well-known rockhounding areas close enough to build a trip around: Topaz Mountain, the Dugway geode beds, the San Rafael Swell, and the trilobite beds near Delta.
Map of 7 cuprite rockhounding spots in Utah
Cuprite by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of cuprite spots in our database.
Every cuprite spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vipont MineBirch Creek Road | Box Elder County | 41.9657, -113.8459 | Public | |
| Drum MountainsRough Well Road | Juab County | 39.5711, -113.0359 | Public | |
| PariaUS 89 | Kane County | 37.1279, -111.9429 | Public | |
| Little Drum Mountains | Millard County | 39.4625, -113.0303 | Public | |
| Big Indian WashHomestake Spur | San Juan County |
| 38.2308, -109.2810 | Public |
| Lisbon ValleyLisbon Valley Road | San Juan County | 38.1578, -109.1483 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Cuprite in Utah FAQ
Where can I find cuprite in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 cuprite spots in Utah, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in San Juan County.
Is collecting cuprite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like cuprite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best cuprite location in Utah?+
San Juan County has the most cuprite spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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