Newton District — Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Newton District is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include gold, pyrite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Veterans Memorial Highway
Coordinates: 38.43212, -112.58867

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah — Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey — collecting guidelines
SITLA — surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Newton District

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Newton District FAQ

Where is Newton District?+

Newton District is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.43212, -112.58867. Nearest road: Veterans Memorial Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Newton District?+

Newton District is reported to produce Gold, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Newton District?+

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 Newton District?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.43212, -112.58867 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Veterans Memorial Highway.

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