Mineral Point: Hematite & Quartz Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Mineral Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include hematite, quartz, siderite, specularite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cache County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 41.49889, -111.66293

Geology at Mineral Point

This spot sits on Geertsen Canyon Quartzite, mapped as mostly buff quartzite, with pebble conglomerate beds, micaceous argillite, and and feldspathic quartzite that formed roughly 540 to 495 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Geertsen Canyon Quartzite
Age: 540–495 Ma (Early Cambrian to Middle Cambrian)
Rock types: mostly buff quartzite, with pebble conglomerate beds, micaceous argillite, and and feldspathic quartzite
Elevation: 7,120 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 Mineral Point

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F. At about 7,120 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EDEN station (14 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Mineral Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Mineral Point

Mineral Point 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.

Mineral Point FAQ

Where is Mineral Point?+

Mineral Point is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.49889, -111.66293.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mineral Point?+

Mineral Point is reported to produce Hematite, Quartz, Siderite, Specularite.

Is collecting allowed at Mineral Point?+

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 Mineral Point?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Mineral Point?+

The most comfortable months at Mineral Point are April to October. At about 7,120 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Mineral Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.49889, -111.66293 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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