Smithfield: Cerussite & Smithsonite Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Smithfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include cerussite, smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cache County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Birch Canyon Road
Postcode: 84335
Coordinates: 41.84547, -111.80111

Geology at Smithfield

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alpine and Bonneville Formations that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit: Alpine and Bonneville Formations
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Elevation: 4,940 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 Smithfield

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RICHMOND station (4 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 Smithfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Smithfield.

Across the state line from Smithfield

Smithfield 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.

Smithfield FAQ

Where is Smithfield?+

Smithfield is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.84547, -111.80111. Nearest road: Birch Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Smithfield?+

Smithfield is reported to produce Cerussite, Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Smithfield?+

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 Smithfield?+

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 Smithfield?+

The most comfortable months at Smithfield are March to October.

How do I get to Smithfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.84547, -111.80111 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Birch Canyon Road.

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