Where to Find Autunite in the United States
17 mapped autunite spots across 8 U.S. states. Autunite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find autunite across the United States, with 17 mapped spots
Top states for autunite
States ranked by number of autunite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused autunite-in-state list.
Every autunite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Autunite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find autunite in the U.S.?+
Utah, North Carolina, Maine have the highest concentrations of autunite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many autunite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect autunite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like autunite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify autunite in the field?+
Field identification of autunite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt autunite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
