Rockhounding in Salt Lake County, Utah
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Salt Lake County. Most commonly produces barite, galena, magnetite, pyrite.
Map showing 8 rockhounding spots in Salt Lake County, Utah
Minerals reported in Salt Lake County
Spots in Salt Lake County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| AltaFlagstaff Mountain Trail | 40.5966, -111.6374 | Public | |
| Bear GulchLeft Hand Fork Road | 40.4779, -112.1573 | Public | |
| Big Cottonwood CanyonMiddle Loop | 40.6405, -111.6329 | Public | |
| Big Cottonwood mining districtCardiff Fork Trail |
| 40.6077, -111.6515 | Public |
| Bingham CanyonKennecott Access Road |
| 40.5575, -112.1319 | Public |
| Carbonate Gem MinesRelsek Trail | 40.6227, -111.6671 | Public | |
| Great Salt LakeSaltair Drive | 40.7467, -112.1950 | Public | |
| Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood Road | 40.5702, -111.7135 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Salt Lake County. A natural extension if Salt Lake County is already on your trip plan.
- Wasatch County~26 mi5 spotsTop: Albertite, Chabazite, Gold
- Utah County~26 mi7 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Sylvanite
- Davis County~27 mi4 spotsTop: Azurite, Malachite, Aragonite
- Morgan County~29 mi3 spotsTop: Biotite, Copper, Gold
- Weber County~48 mi3 spotsTop: Malachite, Azurite, Cerussite
- Tooele County~65 mi19 spotsTop: Galena, Pyrite, Cerussite
Salt Lake County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Salt Lake County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Salt Lake County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Salt Lake County?+
Spots in Salt Lake County most often produce Barite, Galena, Magnetite, Pyrite, Cerussite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Salt Lake County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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