Rockhounding in Utah County, Utah
7 mapped rockhounding spots in Utah County. Most commonly produces calcite, quartz, sylvanite, actinolite.
Map showing 7 rockhounding spots in Utah County, Utah
Minerals reported in Utah County
Spots in Utah County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tintic Mountains | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public | |
| FairfieldLewiston Road | 40.2736, -112.1452 | Public | |
| Lake Mountain | 40.2069, -111.9383 | Permission | |
| Pelican Point | 40.2675, -111.8495 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public | |
| Thorpe Hills | 40.2073, -112.1537 | Public | |
| Wells CanyonWells Canyon Road | 40.2571, -112.1562 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Utah County. A natural extension if Utah County is already on your trip plan.
- Salt Lake County~26 mi8 spotsTop: Barite, Galena, Magnetite
- Wasatch County~32 mi5 spotsTop: Albertite, Chabazite, Gold
- Davis County~50 mi4 spotsTop: Azurite, Malachite, Aragonite
- Tooele County~54 mi20 spotsTop: Galena, Pyrite, Cerussite
- Morgan County~55 mi3 spotsTop: Biotite, Copper, Gold
- Juab County~64 mi19 spotsTop: Fluorite, Beryl, Chalcedony
Utah County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Utah County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 rockhounding spots in Utah County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Utah County?+
Spots in Utah County most often produce Calcite, Quartz, Sylvanite, Actinolite, Albite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Utah 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.
Plan a Utah County rockhounding trip
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