Where to Find Tourmaline in Utah
6 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in Utah, across 3 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 6 tourmaline rockhounding spots in Utah
Tourmaline by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Tourmaline in Utah FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 tourmaline spots in Utah, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Beaver County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best tourmaline location in Utah?+
Beaver County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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