Where to Find Uranophane in the United States
1 mapped uranophane spots across 1 U.S. states. Uranophane 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 uranophane across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for uranophane
States ranked by number of uranophane spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused uranophane-in-state list.
Every uranophane spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaggsWY 789 | Carbon County | 41.0894, -107.5937 | Public |
Uranophane rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find uranophane in the U.S.?+
Wyoming have the highest concentrations of uranophane in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many uranophane 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 uranophane on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like uranophane 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 uranophane in the field?+
Field identification of uranophane 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 uranophane on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
