Kanarraville: Anhydrite & Autunite Rockhounding in Iron County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Kanarraville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, autunite, gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Utah
Nearest road: East 200 North Street
Postcode: 84742
Coordinates: 37.53622, -113.17033

Geology at Kanarraville

This spot sits on ground mapped as Moenkopi Formation that formed roughly 250 to 200 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Moenkopi Formation
Age: 250–200 Ma (Triassic)
Elevation: 5,890 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 Kanarraville

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NEW HARMONY station (8 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 Kanarraville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kanarraville.

Across the state line from Kanarraville

Kanarraville 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.

Kanarraville FAQ

Where is Kanarraville?+

Kanarraville is in Iron County, Utah, at 37.53622, -113.17033. Nearest road: East 200 North Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kanarraville?+

Kanarraville is reported to produce Anhydrite, Autunite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Kanarraville?+

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 Kanarraville?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Kanarraville?+

The most comfortable months at Kanarraville are February to November.

How do I get to Kanarraville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.53622, -113.17033 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East 200 North Street.

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