Where to Find Tourmaline in Utah
Utah has 6 mapped collecting spots that report tourmaline, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Beaver County County with 4 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 6 tourmaline collecting spots in Utah
Best counties for tourmaline in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped tourmaline spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every tourmaline spot we track in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw MountainsSR 21 | Beaver County |
| 38.2983, -112.9233 | Public |
| Cactus MineEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4897, -113.2954 | Public | |
| Copper GulchEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4744, -113.2746 | Public | |
| Lincoln GulchSR 21 | Beaver County | 38.2630, -112.8882 | Public | |
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| MercurMercur Canyon Road | Tooele County |
| 40.3223, -112.2127 | Public |
Before you go
Read the tourmaline identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Tourmaline in the encyclopedia.
Tourmaline in Utah FAQ
Where can you find tourmaline in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Beaver County County, Millard County County, and Tooele County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many tourmaline spots are mapped in Utah?+
6 spots across 3 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect tourmaline in Utah?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt tourmaline in Utah with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
