Where to Find Uranium in the United States
4 mapped uranium spots across 4 U.S. states. Uranium 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 uranium across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for uranium
States ranked by number of uranium spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused uranium-in-state list.
Every uranium spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County QuarriesAlcoma Grove Road | Polk County |
| 27.9116, -81.5067 | Public |
| Bear ValleyBear Valley Trail | Valley County |
| 44.4276, -115.2747 | Public |
| Mexican HatMexican Hat Rock Road | San Juan County |
| 37.1655, -109.8467 | Public |
| Copper MountainBadwater Road | Fremont County |
| 43.3799, -107.8843 | Public |
Uranium rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find uranium in the U.S.?+
Florida, Idaho, Utah have the highest concentrations of uranium in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many uranium rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect uranium on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like uranium 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 uranium in the field?+
Field identification of uranium 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 uranium on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
