Where to Find Copper in Utah
Utah has 6 mapped collecting spots that report copper, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Box Elder County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 6 copper collecting spots in Utah
Best counties for copper in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped copper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every copper spot we track in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco MountainsEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4591, -113.3067 | Public | |
| Pilot RangeTunnel Springs Rd | Box Elder County | 41.2481, -114.0397 | Public | |
| Vipont MineBirch Creek Road | Box Elder County | 41.9657, -113.8459 | Public | |
| Strawberry Mine5400 North Street | Morgan County | 41.1336, -111.8331 | Public | |
| San Juan River | San Juan County | 37.2782, -109.4125 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Before you go
Read the copper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Copper in the encyclopedia.
Copper in Utah FAQ
Where can you find copper in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Box Elder County County, Beaver County County, and Morgan County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many copper spots are mapped in Utah?+
6 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect copper in Utah?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt copper in Utah with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
