East Tintic Mountains — Rockhounding in Utah County, Utah

East Tintic Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Utah County, Utah. Reported finds include albite, alunite, bornite, calcite, chalcocite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Utah County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.90300, -112.04299

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 East Tintic Mountains

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East Tintic Mountains FAQ

Where is East Tintic Mountains?+

East Tintic Mountains is in Utah County, Utah, at 39.90300, -112.04299.

What rocks and minerals can you find at East Tintic Mountains?+

East Tintic Mountains is reported to produce Albite, Alunite, Bornite, Calcite, Chalcocite, Copper, Cuprite, Rutile, Sylvanite, Tenorite.

Is collecting allowed at East Tintic 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 East Tintic Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.90300, -112.04299 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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