Desert Mountain — Rockhounding in Juab County, Utah

Desert Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include antlerite, bornite, fluorite, hematite, limonite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.78129, -112.59406

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 Desert Mountain

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Desert Mountain FAQ

Where is Desert Mountain?+

Desert Mountain is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.78129, -112.59406.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Desert Mountain?+

Desert Mountain is reported to produce Antlerite, Bornite, Fluorite, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite, Pyrite, Cerussite, Galena, Quartz, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Desert Mountain?+

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 Desert Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.78129, -112.59406 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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