Where to Find Sylvanite in the United States
3 mapped sylvanite spots across 1 U.S. states. Sylvanite 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 sylvanite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for sylvanite
States ranked by number of sylvanite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sylvanite-in-state list.
Every sylvanite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion CanyonBullion Canyon Road | Piute County | 38.4195, -112.2981 | Public | |
| East Tintic Mountains | Utah County | 39.9030, -112.0430 | Public | |
| Thorpe Hills | Utah County | 40.2073, -112.1537 | Public |
Sylvanite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sylvanite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of sylvanite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sylvanite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sylvanite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sylvanite 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 sylvanite in the field?+
Field identification of sylvanite 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 sylvanite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
