San Juan River — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

San Juan River is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, chalcopyrite, copper, gold, gypsum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.27819, -109.41251

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 San Juan River

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of San Juan River.

Across the state line from San Juan River

San Juan River 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.

NW San Juan CountySan Juan County, New Mexico · 55 mi awayChert, Garnet, Jasper

San Juan River FAQ

Where is San Juan River?+

San Juan River is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.27819, -109.41251.

What rocks and minerals can you find at San Juan River?+

San Juan River is reported to produce Anhydrite, Chalcopyrite, Copper, Gold, Gypsum, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at San Juan River?+

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 San Juan River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.27819, -109.41251 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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