Lakeside Mountains: Anglesite & Cerussite Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Lakeside Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include anglesite, cerussite, galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tooele County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.97497, -112.87009

Geology at Lakeside Mountains

This spot sits on Laketown Dolomite, Ely Springs Dolomite, Eureka Quartzite, undivided, mapped as combined unit of medium- to light-gray dolomite that is medium to coarsely crystalline (laketown) and underlying banded dark- and medium-gray dolomite that is fine to medium crystalline (ely springs); in southern lakeside mountains also includes thin int that formed roughly 460 to 420 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Laketown Dolomite, Ely Springs Dolomite, Eureka Quartzite, undivided
Age: 460–420 Ma (Late Ordovician to Silurian)
Rock types: combined unit of medium- to light-gray dolomite that is medium to coarsely crystalline (laketown) and underlying banded dark- and medium-gray dolomite that is fine to medium crystalline (ely springs); in southern lakeside mountains also includes thin int
Elevation: 5,230 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 Lakeside Mountains

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, UTAH TEST RANGE station (6 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 Lakeside Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lakeside Mountains.

Across the state line from Lakeside Mountains

Lakeside Mountains 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.

WendoverElko County, Nevada · 65 mi awayBischofite, Carnallite, Halite

Lakeside Mountains FAQ

Where is Lakeside Mountains?+

Lakeside Mountains is in Tooele County, Utah, at 40.97497, -112.87009.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lakeside Mountains?+

Lakeside Mountains is reported to produce Anglesite, Cerussite, Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Lakeside Mountains?+

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 Lakeside Mountains?+

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 Lakeside Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Lakeside Mountains are March to November.

How do I get to Lakeside Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.97497, -112.87009 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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