Where to Find Thorite in the United States
1 mapped thorite spots across 1 U.S. states. Thorite 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 thorite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for thorite
States ranked by number of thorite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused thorite-in-state list.
Every thorite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe CanyonMonrovian Park Road | Sevier County |
| 38.6065, -112.0974 | Public |
Thorite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find thorite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of thorite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many thorite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect thorite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like thorite 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 thorite in the field?+
Field identification of thorite 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 thorite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
