Where to Find Alunite in Utah
12 mapped alunite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 6 counties. Alunite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 12 alunite rockhounding spots in Utah
Alunite by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of alunite spots in our database.
Every alunite spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pinto Spring | Beaver County | 38.1490, -113.8333 | Public | |
| Blawn MountainBlawn Mountain Road | Beaver County | 38.2546, -113.5794 | Public | |
| Wah Wah MountainsWillow Creek Road | Beaver County | 38.3386, -113.5989 | Public | |
| Pilot RangeTunnel Springs Rd | Box Elder County | 41.2481, -114.0397 | Public | |
| Alunite RidgeClyde's Basin | Piute County | 38.3726, -112.3233 | Public | |
| Deer Trail Mountain | Piute County | 38.3838, -112.3078 | Public | |
| Gold Mountain | Piute County | 38.4423, -112.3934 | Public | |
| MarysvilleWest Bullion Avenue | Piute County | 38.4494, -112.2304 | Public | |
| Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood Road | Salt Lake County | 40.5702, -111.7135 | Public | |
| Rock Candy MountainSevier Highway | Sevier County | 38.5117, -112.2686 | Public | |
| Sevier CanyonSevier Canyon Road | Sevier County | 38.5431, -112.3896 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Alunite in Utah FAQ
Where can I find alunite in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 alunite spots in Utah, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Piute County.
Is collecting alunite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like alunite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best alunite location in Utah?+
Piute County has the most alunite spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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