Where to Find Selenium in the United States
2 mapped selenium spots across 1 U.S. states. Selenium 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 selenium across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for selenium
States ranked by number of selenium spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused selenium-in-state list.
Every selenium spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson SpringsCR 164 | Grand County |
| 38.8370, -109.5310 | Public |
| ModenaGold Springs Road | Iron County | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Public |
Selenium rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find selenium in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of selenium in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many selenium rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect selenium on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like selenium 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 selenium in the field?+
Field identification of selenium 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 selenium on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
