Where to Find Cinnabar in Utah
4 mapped cinnabar rockhounding spots in Utah, across 3 counties. Cinnabar is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 4 cinnabar rockhounding spots in Utah
Cinnabar by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of cinnabar spots in our database.
Every cinnabar spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite MountainIron Springs Road | Iron County | 37.7340, -113.2350 | Public | |
| MarysvilleWest Bullion Avenue | Piute County | 38.4494, -112.2304 | Public | |
| Ibapah Mountains | Tooele County | 39.9122, -113.8863 | Public | |
| MercurMercur Canyon Road | Tooele County | 40.3223, -112.2127 | Public |
Cinnabar in Utah FAQ
Where can I find cinnabar in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 cinnabar spots in Utah, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Tooele County.
Is collecting cinnabar legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like cinnabar 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 cinnabar location in Utah?+
Tooele County has the most cinnabar spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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