Clifton mining district — Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Clifton mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, azurite, dolomite, malachite, garnet, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tooele County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.17097, -113.81270

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 Clifton mining district

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Clifton mining district.

Across the state line from Clifton mining district

Clifton mining district 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.

Clifton mining district FAQ

Where is Clifton mining district?+

Clifton mining district is in Tooele County, Utah, at 40.17097, -113.81270.

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

Clifton mining district is reported to produce Agate, Azurite, Dolomite, Malachite, Garnet, Rutile, Bornite, Calcite, Chalcedony, Diopside, Galena, Limonite, Opal, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Clifton 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 Clifton mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.17097, -113.81270 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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