Hells Hole Canyon — Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah

Hells Hole Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Uintah County, Utah. Reported finds include analcite, apophyllite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Uintah County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.97149, -109.13085

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 Hells Hole Canyon

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hells Hole Canyon.

Hells Hole Canyon FAQ

Where is Hells Hole Canyon?+

Hells Hole Canyon is in Uintah County, Utah, at 39.97149, -109.13085.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hells Hole Canyon?+

Hells Hole Canyon is reported to produce Analcite, Apophyllite.

Is collecting allowed at Hells Hole Canyon?+

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 Hells Hole Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.97149, -109.13085 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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