Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Uintah County. Most commonly produces azurite, malachite, agate, analcite.
Map showing 8 rockhounding spots in Uintah County, Utah
Minerals reported in Uintah County
Spots in Uintah County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush CreekBrush Creek Road | 40.4866, -109.3885 | Public | |
| DragonDragon Canyon Road | 39.7865, -109.0755 | Permission | |
| Dyer MineForest Service Road 249 | 40.7350, -109.5681 | Public | |
| Hells Hole Canyon | 39.9715, -109.1309 | Public | |
| JensenRedwash Highway | 40.3626, -109.3378 | Public | |
| Rat Hole CanyonUpper Bitter Creek Road | 39.5925, -109.1665 | Permission | |
| Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek Road | 39.8397, -109.4128 | Public | |
| Uteland Knoll mining districtCR 2610 | 40.0506, -109.7416 | Permission |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Uintah County. A natural extension if Uintah County is already on your trip plan.
- Duchesne County~57 mi5 spotsTop: Fluorapatite, Wurtzilite, Albertite
- Grand County~94 mi23 spotsTop: Agate, Pyrolusite, Chert
- Emery County~106 mi15 spotsTop: Carnotite, Agate, Jasper
- Wasatch County~111 mi5 spotsTop: Albertite, Chabazite, Gold
- Sanpete County~135 mi8 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
- Salt Lake County~136 mi8 spotsTop: Barite, Galena, Magnetite
Across the state line from Uintah County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Utah.
Uintah County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Uintah County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Uintah County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Uintah County?+
Spots in Uintah County most often produce Azurite, Malachite, Agate, Analcite, Apatite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Uintah County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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