Where to Find Silver in Utah
8 mapped silver rockhounding spots in Utah, across 7 counties. Native silver and silver-bearing minerals turn up in old mining-district dumps in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Michigan. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 8 silver rockhounding spots in Utah
Silver by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of silver spots in our database.
Every silver spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Silver in Utah FAQ
Where can I find silver in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 silver spots in Utah, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Tooele County.
Is collecting silver legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silver is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best silver location in Utah?+
Tooele County has the most silver spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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