Monticello mining district — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Monticello mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, carnotite, gypsum, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Cooley Pass Trail
Coordinates: 37.83127, -109.46702

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 Monticello mining district

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Monticello mining district FAQ

Where is Monticello mining district?+

Monticello mining district is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.83127, -109.46702. Nearest road: Cooley Pass Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monticello mining district?+

Monticello mining district is reported to produce Anhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Gold, Sphalerite, Azurite, Bornite, Limonite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Monticello mining district?+

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 Monticello mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.83127, -109.46702 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cooley Pass Trail.

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