Little Valley — Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Little Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include limonite, pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Jurassic Trail
Coordinates: 38.78205, -109.73001

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 Little Valley

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Little Valley FAQ

Where is Little Valley?+

Little Valley is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.78205, -109.73001. Nearest road: Jurassic Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Valley?+

Little Valley is reported to produce Limonite, Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Little Valley?+

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 Little Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.78205, -109.73001 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jurassic Trail.

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