Smithfield — Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah

Smithfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include cerussite, smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cache County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Birch Canyon Road
Postcode: 84335
Coordinates: 41.84547, -111.80111

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 Smithfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Smithfield

Smithfield 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.

Smithfield FAQ

Where is Smithfield?+

Smithfield is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.84547, -111.80111. Nearest road: Birch Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Smithfield?+

Smithfield is reported to produce Cerussite, Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Smithfield?+

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 Smithfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.84547, -111.80111 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Birch Canyon Road.

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