Where to Find Bentorite in the United States
1 mapped bentorite spots across 1 U.S. states. Bentorite 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 bentorite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for bentorite
States ranked by number of bentorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bentorite-in-state list.
Every bentorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mountains | Garfield County |
| 38.0674, -110.7933 | Public |
Bentorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bentorite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of bentorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bentorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bentorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bentorite 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 bentorite in the field?+
Field identification of bentorite 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 bentorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
