Fairview: Beidellite Rockhounding in Sanpete County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Fairview is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sanpete County, Utah. Reported finds include beidellite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sanpete County
State: Utah
Postcode: 84629
Coordinates: 39.62691, -111.40453

Geology at Fairview

This spot sits on ground mapped as Flagstaff Limestone that formed roughly 66 to 34 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Flagstaff Limestone
Age: 66–34 Ma (Paleocene to Eocene)
Elevation: 6,610 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 Fairview

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ELECTRIC LAKE station (10 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 Fairview

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Beidellite

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Fairview FAQ

Where is Fairview?+

Fairview is in Sanpete County, Utah, at 39.62691, -111.40453.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fairview?+

Fairview is reported to produce Beidellite.

Is collecting allowed at Fairview?+

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 Fairview?+

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 Fairview?+

The most comfortable months at Fairview are April to October.

How do I get to Fairview?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.62691, -111.40453 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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