Where to Find Uintaite in the United States
1 mapped uintaite spots across 1 U.S. states. Uintaite 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 uintaite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for uintaite
States ranked by number of uintaite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused uintaite-in-state list.
Every uintaite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DragonDragon Canyon Road | Uintah County |
| 39.7865, -109.0755 | Public |
Uintaite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find uintaite in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of uintaite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many uintaite 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 uintaite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like uintaite 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 uintaite in the field?+
Field identification of uintaite 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 uintaite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
