Where to Find Carnotite in the United States
24 mapped carnotite spots across 2 U.S. states. Carnotite 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 carnotite across the United States, with 24 mapped spots
Top states for carnotite
States ranked by number of carnotite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused carnotite-in-state list.
Every carnotite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Carnotite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find carnotite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Pennsylvania have the highest concentrations of carnotite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many carnotite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
24 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect carnotite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like carnotite 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 carnotite in the field?+
Field identification of carnotite 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 carnotite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
