Where to Find Rutile in Utah
Utah has 6 mapped collecting spots that report rutile, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Tooele County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 6 rutile collecting spots in Utah
Best counties for rutile in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped rutile spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every rutile spot we track in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham CanyonKennecott Access Road | Salt Lake County |
| 40.5575, -112.1319 | Public |
| Moses Rock | San Juan County | 37.0840, -109.7329 | Public | |
| Henry mining districtFlat Top Road | Sevier County | 38.5246, -112.2399 | Public | |
| Clifton mining district | Tooele County | 40.1710, -113.8127 | Public | |
| MercurMercur Canyon Road | Tooele County |
| 40.3223, -112.2127 | Public |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public |
Before you go
Read the rutile identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Rutile in the encyclopedia.
Rutile in Utah FAQ
Where can you find rutile in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Tooele County County, Salt Lake County County, and San Juan County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many rutile spots are mapped in Utah?+
6 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect rutile in Utah?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt rutile in Utah with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
