Where to Find Realgar in the United States
4 mapped realgar spots across 3 U.S. states. Realgar is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about realgar: properties & identification →Map showing where to find realgar across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for realgar
States ranked by number of realgar spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused realgar-in-state list.
Every realgar spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vipont MineBirch Creek Road | Box Elder County | 41.9657, -113.8459 | Public | |
| Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael districtCopper Globe Mine Road | Emery County | 38.8029, -110.9111 | Public | |
| Monte CristoMonte Cristo Trail | Snohomish County |
| 47.9859, -121.3939 | Public |
| Rambler MineFrench Creek Road | Albany County |
| 41.2203, -106.2820 | Public |
Realgar rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find realgar in the U.S.?+
Utah, Washington, Wyoming have the highest concentrations of realgar in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many realgar rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect realgar on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like realgar 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 realgar in the field?+
Field identification of realgar 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 realgar on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
