Hurricane — Rockhounding in Washington County, Utah

Hurricane is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Utah. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Sandstone Mountain Trail
Postcode: 84737
Coordinates: 37.21215, -113.32407

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 Hurricane

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 Hurricane.

Across the state line from Hurricane

Hurricane 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.

Hurricane FAQ

Where is Hurricane?+

Hurricane is in Washington County, Utah, at 37.21215, -113.32407. Nearest road: Sandstone Mountain Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hurricane?+

Hurricane is reported to produce Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Hurricane?+

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 Hurricane?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.21215, -113.32407 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sandstone Mountain Trail.

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