Henry Mountains — Rockhounding in Wayne County, Utah

Henry Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wayne County, Utah. Reported finds include carnotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wayne County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Dugout Road
Coordinates: 38.17249, -110.82010

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 Henry Mountains

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Henry Mountains FAQ

Where is Henry Mountains?+

Henry Mountains is in Wayne County, Utah, at 38.17249, -110.82010. Nearest road: Dugout Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Henry Mountains?+

Henry Mountains is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Henry 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 Henry Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.17249, -110.82010 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dugout Road.

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