Where to Find Jarosite in the United States
5 mapped jarosite spots across 2 U.S. states. Jarosite 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 jarosite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for jarosite
States ranked by number of jarosite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused jarosite-in-state list.
Every jarosite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| Carbonate Gem MinesRelsek Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.6227, -111.6671 | Public | |
| Monroe CanyonMonrovian Park Road | Sevier County |
| 38.6065, -112.0974 | Public |
| Rock Candy MountainSevier Highway | Sevier County | 38.5117, -112.2686 | Public | |
| Gold HillEast First Avenue | Tooele County | 40.1813, -113.8102 | Public |
Jarosite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find jarosite in the U.S.?+
Utah, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of jarosite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many jarosite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect jarosite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like jarosite 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 jarosite in the field?+
Field identification of jarosite 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 jarosite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
