Ogden — Rockhounding in Weber County, Utah

Ogden is a mapped rockhounding spot in Weber County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Weber County
State: Utah
Nearest road: SR 39
Coordinates: 41.25515, -111.83414

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 Ogden

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Ogden

Ogden 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.

Ogden FAQ

Where is Ogden?+

Ogden is in Weber County, Utah, at 41.25515, -111.83414. Nearest road: SR 39.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ogden?+

Ogden is reported to produce Azurite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Ogden?+

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 Ogden?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.25515, -111.83414 in Google Maps. The nearest road is SR 39.

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