Coalville — Rockhounding in Summit County, Utah

Coalville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Summit County, Utah. Reported finds include manganite, psilomelane, pyrolusite, sulfur. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Summit County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.91888, -111.42174

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 Coalville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Coalville.

Across the state line from Coalville

Coalville 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.

Coalville FAQ

Where is Coalville?+

Coalville is in Summit County, Utah, at 40.91888, -111.42174.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Coalville?+

Coalville is reported to produce Manganite, Psilomelane, Pyrolusite, Sulfur.

Is collecting allowed at Coalville?+

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 Coalville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.91888, -111.42174 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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