Where to Find Sulfur in the United States
7 mapped sulfur spots across 2 U.S. states. Sulfur 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 sulfur across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for sulfur
States ranked by number of sulfur spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sulfur-in-state list.
Every sulfur spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphurdale | Beaver County |
| 38.5601, -112.5812 | Public |
| Antelope IslandMountain View Trail | Davis County | 40.9831, -112.1977 | Public | |
| San Rafael RiverHambrick Bottoms Road | Emery County |
| 39.1409, -110.8887 | Public |
| San Rafael RiverHatts Ranch Road | Emery County | 38.9018, -110.3749 | Public | |
| Cove Fort | Millard County |
| 38.6080, -112.5719 | Public |
| Coalville | Summit County |
| 40.9189, -111.4217 | Public |
| Knobly Mountain | Mineral County | 39.3459, -79.0029 | Public |
Sulfur rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sulfur in the U.S.?+
Utah, West Virginia have the highest concentrations of sulfur in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sulfur rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sulfur on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sulfur 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 sulfur in the field?+
Field identification of sulfur 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 sulfur on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
