Deep Creek Mountains — Rockhounding in Juab County, Utah

Deep Creek Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include beryl, fluorite, scheelite, azurite, gold, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Queen Sheeba Road
Coordinates: 39.80352, -113.96000

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 Deep Creek Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Deep Creek Mountains

Deep Creek Mountains 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.

Deep Creek Mountains FAQ

Where is Deep Creek Mountains?+

Deep Creek Mountains is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.80352, -113.96000. Nearest road: Queen Sheeba Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Deep Creek Mountains?+

Deep Creek Mountains is reported to produce Beryl, Fluorite, Scheelite, Azurite, Gold, Malachite, Galena, Pyrolusite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Deep Creek Mountains?+

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 Deep Creek Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.80352, -113.96000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Queen Sheeba Road.

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