Where to Find Selenite in Utah
Utah has 8 mapped collecting spots that report selenite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Sevier County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every selenite spot we track in Utah
Best spotMarysvillePiute County, UtahPublic access · Cinnabar, Alunite, Albite +11
Bullion CanyonPiute County, UtahCheck locally · Azurite, Barite, Cerussite +11
Cactus MineBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite +11- San Rafael RiverEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Anhydrite, Carnotite +5
- GlenwoodSevier County, UtahPublic access · Anhydrite, Geode, Gypsum +2
- Rock Candy MountainSevier County, UtahPublic access · Alunite, Jarosite, Limonite +2
- Cedar CanyonIron County, UtahPublic access · Anhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum +1
- SigurdSevier County, UtahPermission required · Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite +1
Standout selenite spots in Utah
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for selenite in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped selenite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the selenite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Selenite in the encyclopedia.
Selenite in Utah FAQ
Where can you find selenite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Sevier County, Piute County, and Beaver County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many selenite spots are mapped in Utah?+
8 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 selenite 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 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt selenite in Utah with the map in your pocket
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