Tushar Mountains — Rockhounding in Piute County, Utah

Tushar Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Piute County, Utah. Reported finds include fluorescent calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Piute County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Lake Stream (Skyline to South Dena Peak)
Coordinates: 38.37696, -112.35083

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 Tushar Mountains

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Fluorescent CalciteEncyclopedia →

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Tushar Mountains FAQ

Where is Tushar Mountains?+

Tushar Mountains is in Piute County, Utah, at 38.37696, -112.35083. Nearest road: Lake Stream (Skyline to South Dena Peak).

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tushar Mountains?+

Tushar Mountains is reported to produce Fluorescent Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Tushar 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 Tushar Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.37696, -112.35083 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lake Stream (Skyline to South Dena Peak).

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