Where to Find Molybdenite in Utah
4 mapped molybdenite rockhounding spots in Utah, across 3 counties. Molybdenite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 4 molybdenite rockhounding spots in Utah
Molybdenite by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of molybdenite spots in our database.
Every molybdenite spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| Sevier Lake | Millard County | 39.0166, -113.2891 | Public | |
| Arthur's Fork | Morgan County | 40.9347, -111.7509 | Public | |
| La Sal MountainsLa Sal Pass Road | San Juan County | 38.4282, -109.2585 | Public |
Molybdenite in Utah FAQ
Where can I find molybdenite in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 molybdenite spots in Utah, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Millard County.
Is collecting molybdenite legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like molybdenite 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 molybdenite location in Utah?+
Millard County has the most molybdenite spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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