Where to Find Carnallite in the United States
4 mapped carnallite spots across 2 U.S. states. Carnallite 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 carnallite across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for carnallite
States ranked by number of carnallite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused carnallite-in-state list.
Every carnallite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover | Elko County |
| 40.7068, -114.0575 | Public |
| Salt ValleyDelicate Arch Road | Grand County | 38.7305, -109.5251 | Public | |
| Moab ValleyLa Sal Loop Road | San Juan County | 38.4771, -109.4386 | Public | |
| SalduroDwight D. Eisenhower Highway | Tooele County |
| 40.7448, -113.8428 | Public |
Carnallite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find carnallite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Nevada have the highest concentrations of carnallite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many carnallite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect carnallite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like carnallite 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 carnallite in the field?+
Field identification of carnallite 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 carnallite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
