Where to Find Monazite in the United States
9 mapped monazite spots across 4 U.S. states. Monazite 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 monazite across the United States, with 9 mapped spots
Top states for monazite
States ranked by number of monazite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused monazite-in-state list.
Every monazite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear ValleyBear Valley Trail | Valley County |
| 44.4276, -115.2747 | Public |
| Stony PointLinker Lane | Alexander County | 35.8896, -81.0380 | Public | |
| Deer Park MineDeer Park Lake Road | Mitchell County | 35.9330, -82.1050 | Public | |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County | 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public | |
| EscalanteEscalante River Trail | Garfield County | 37.7782, -111.5744 | Public | |
| Henry Mountains | Garfield County | 38.0173, -110.8409 | Public | |
| Kaiparowits Plateau | Kane County | 37.4470, -111.7153 | Public | |
| Arthur's Fork | Morgan County | 40.9347, -111.7509 | Public | |
| Monroe CanyonMonrovian Park Road | Sevier County |
| 38.6065, -112.0974 | Public |
Monazite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find monazite in the U.S.?+
Utah, North Carolina, Idaho have the highest concentrations of monazite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many monazite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
9 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect monazite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like monazite 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 monazite in the field?+
Field identification of monazite 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 monazite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
