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Lakeside Mountains — Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Lakeside Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include anglesite, cerussite, galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Lakeside Mountains in Tooele County, Utah

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Utah

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.

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Found at Lakeside Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lakeside Mountains.

Across the state line from Lakeside Mountains

Lakeside Mountains 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.

Lakeside Mountains FAQ

Where is Lakeside Mountains?+
Lakeside Mountains is in Tooele County, Utah, at 40.97497, -112.87009.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lakeside Mountains?+
Lakeside Mountains is reported to produce Anglesite, Cerussite, Galena.
Is collecting allowed at Lakeside Mountains?+
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 Lakeside Mountains?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.97497, -112.87009 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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