Where to Find Wulfenite in the United States
7 mapped wulfenite spots across 3 U.S. states. Wulfenite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about wulfenite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find wulfenite across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for wulfenite
States ranked by number of wulfenite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused wulfenite-in-state list.
Every wulfenite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubec Lead MineLead Mine Road | Washington County | 44.8402, -67.0533 | Public | |
| LoudvillePine Hill Road | Hampshire County |
| 42.2863, -72.7248 | Public |
| FriscoEly Highway | Beaver County |
| 38.4497, -113.2764 | Public |
| Rocky RangeEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4616, -113.1057 | Public | |
| Star RangeBeryl Milford Road | Beaver County | 38.3456, -113.1442 | Public | |
| Pilot RangeTunnel Springs Rd | Box Elder County | 41.2481, -114.0397 | Public | |
| Swan CreekWest Swan Creek Spring Road | Rich County | 41.9861, -111.4175 | Public |
Wulfenite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find wulfenite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Maine, Massachusetts have the highest concentrations of wulfenite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many wulfenite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect wulfenite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like wulfenite 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 wulfenite in the field?+
Field identification of wulfenite 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 wulfenite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
