Where to Find Cuprite in Utah
Utah has 7 mapped collecting spots that report cuprite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in San Juan County with 2 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every cuprite spot we track in Utah
Vipont MineBox Elder County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Cerussite, Copper +12
Big Indian WashSan Juan County, UtahCheck locally · Coffinite, Doloresite, Uraninite +11- Drum MountainsJuab County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Pyrolusite +11
- East Tintic MountainsUtah County, UtahPublic access · Albite, Alunite, Bornite +7
- Little Drum MountainsMillard County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Cuprite, Chalcedony +6
- Lisbon ValleySan Juan County, UtahCheck locally · Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite
- PariaKane County, UtahPermission required · Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite
Best counties for cuprite in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped cuprite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the cuprite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Cuprite in the encyclopedia.
Cuprite in Utah FAQ
Where can you find cuprite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in San Juan County, Box Elder County, and Juab County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many cuprite spots are mapped in Utah?+
7 spots across 6 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 cuprite 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. 4 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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