Where to Find Galena in Utah
49 mapped galena rockhounding spots in Utah, across 17 counties. Galena is the heavy, bright-cleaved lead sulfide that defined many historic mining districts. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 49 galena rockhounding spots in Utah
Galena by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of galena spots in our database.
- Tooele County11 spots
- Beaver County6 spots
- Juab County5 spots
- Box Elder County4 spots
- Salt Lake County4 spots
- Cache County3 spots
- Emery County3 spots
- Millard County2 spots
- San Juan County2 spots
- Sevier County2 spots
- Iron County1 spot
- Piute County1 spot
- Rich County1 spot
- Sanpete County1 spot
- Summit County1 spot
- Utah County1 spot
- Weber County1 spot
Every galena spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Galena in Utah FAQ
Where can I find galena in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 49 galena spots in Utah, spread across 17 counties. The strongest concentration is in Tooele County.
Is collecting galena legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like galena 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 galena location in Utah?+
Tooele County has the most galena spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
