Where to Find Tetrahedrite in the United States
9 mapped tetrahedrite spots across 6 U.S. states. Tetrahedrite 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 tetrahedrite across the United States, with 9 mapped spots
Top states for tetrahedrite
States ranked by number of tetrahedrite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused tetrahedrite-in-state list.
Every tetrahedrite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rover mineWalnut Spring Canyon Road | Maricopa County | 34.0110, -111.8452 | Public | |
| KetchumNational Forest Development Road 267 | Blaine County | 43.6908, -114.2939 | Public | |
| Ima MinePatterson Creek Road | Lemhi County | 44.5336, -113.6923 | Public | |
| NewburyportScotland Heights Drive | Essex County | 42.7851, -70.9064 | Public | |
| Island CreekTungsten Mine Road | Vance County |
| 36.5050, -78.4765 | Public |
| Temple MountainBLM 849 | Emery County | 38.6887, -110.6816 | Public | |
| Bingham CanyonKennecott Access Road | Salt Lake County |
| 40.5575, -112.1319 | Public |
| Park City mining districtComstock Mine Trail | Summit County | 40.6230, -111.5425 | Public | |
| The Bend DepositNorth Road | Taylor County |
| 45.2908, -90.5964 | Public |
Tetrahedrite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find tetrahedrite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Idaho, Arizona have the highest concentrations of tetrahedrite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many tetrahedrite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
9 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect tetrahedrite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like tetrahedrite 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 tetrahedrite in the field?+
Field identification of tetrahedrite 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 tetrahedrite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
