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Promontory Point — Rockhounding in Box Elder County, Utah

Promontory Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Box Elder County, Utah. Reported finds include obsidian, variscite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Promontory Point in Box Elder County, Utah

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Utah
Nearest road
South East Promontory Road

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 Promontory Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Promontory Point

Promontory Point 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.

Promontory Point FAQ

Where is Promontory Point?+
Promontory Point is in Box Elder County, Utah, at 41.22685, -112.41767. Nearest road: South East Promontory Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Promontory Point?+
Promontory Point is reported to produce Obsidian, Variscite.
Is collecting allowed at Promontory Point?+
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 Promontory Point?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.22685, -112.41767 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South East Promontory Road.

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