Cricket Mountains — Rockhounding in Millard County, Utah

Cricket Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Millard County, Utah. Reported finds include dolomite, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Cricket Mountains in Millard County, Utah

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Utah

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:

Found at Cricket Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cricket Mountains.

Across the state line from Cricket Mountains

Cricket 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.

Cricket Mountains FAQ

Where is Cricket Mountains?+
Cricket Mountains is in Millard County, Utah, at 38.98591, -112.91284.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Cricket Mountains?+
Cricket Mountains is reported to produce Dolomite, Hematite.
Is collecting allowed at Cricket 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 Cricket Mountains?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98591, -112.91284 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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