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Big Pinto Spring — Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Big Pinto Spring is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include alunite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Big Pinto Spring in Beaver County, Utah

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Utah

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.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

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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Found at Big Pinto Spring

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Big Pinto Spring.

Across the state line from Big Pinto Spring

Big Pinto Spring is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Big Pinto Spring FAQ

Where is Big Pinto Spring?+
Big Pinto Spring is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.14898, -113.83327.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Pinto Spring?+
Big Pinto Spring is reported to produce Alunite.
Is collecting allowed at Big Pinto Spring?+
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 Big Pinto Spring?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 38.14898, -113.83327 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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