Where to Find Silver in Utah
Utah has 8 mapped collecting spots that report silver, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Tooele County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 8 silver collecting spots in Utah
Best counties for silver in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped silver spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every silver spot we track in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish SpringsPony Express Road | Juab County | 39.8524, -113.4541 | Public | |
| Strawberry Mine5400 North Street | Morgan County | 41.1336, -111.8331 | Public | |
| AltaFlagstaff Mountain Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.5966, -111.6374 | Public | |
| East Erickson mining districtJoes Canyon Road | Tooele County | 39.9110, -112.5112 | Public | |
| OphirOphir Canyon Road | Tooele County | 40.3739, -112.2641 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | Utah County |
| 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public |
| Silver ReefSilver Reef Drive | Washington County | 37.2541, -113.3715 | Public | |
| La Plata area claims and minesEast John Freemont Drive | Weber County | 41.4449, -111.6794 | Public |
Before you go
Read the silver identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Silver in the encyclopedia.
Silver in Utah FAQ
Where can you find silver in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Tooele County County, Juab County County, and Morgan County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many silver spots are mapped in Utah?+
8 spots across 7 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 silver 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. 8 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 silver 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.
