Logan Canyon: Cacotrichite & Galena Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Logan Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include cacotrichite, galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cache County
State: Utah
Nearest road: US 89
Postcode: 84322
Coordinates: 41.74208, -111.77632

Geology at Logan Canyon

This spot sits on ground mapped as Main-stream aluvium that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit: Main-stream aluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation: 4,730 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Logan Canyon

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LOGAN UTAH ST UNIV station (1 mi away).

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 Logan Canyon

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Logan Canyon.

Across the state line from Logan Canyon

Logan Canyon 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.

Logan Canyon FAQ

Where is Logan Canyon?+

Logan Canyon is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.74208, -111.77632. Nearest road: US 89.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Logan Canyon?+

Logan Canyon is reported to produce Cacotrichite, Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Logan 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.

What tools should I bring to Logan Canyon?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Logan Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Logan Canyon are March to November.

How do I get to Logan Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.74208, -111.77632 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 89.

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