Where to Find Uraninite in the United States
13 mapped uraninite spots across 5 U.S. states. Uraninite 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 uraninite across the United States, with 13 mapped spots
Top states for uraninite
States ranked by number of uraninite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused uraninite-in-state list.
Every uraninite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Uraninite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find uraninite in the U.S.?+
Utah, California, Idaho have the highest concentrations of uraninite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many uraninite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
13 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect uraninite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like uraninite 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 uraninite in the field?+
Field identification of uraninite 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 uraninite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
