Where to Find Zircon in Utah
Utah has 8 mapped collecting spots that report zircon, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every zircon spot we track in Utah
Best spotFriscoBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Calamine +12
AltaSalt Lake County, UtahPublic access · Apatite, Biotite, Barite +14- San Francisco MountainsBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Diopside, Fluorite, Galena +12
Little CottonwoodSalt Lake County, UtahPermission required · Apatite, Alunite, Biotite +10- Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsUtah County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Andradite, Argentite +9
- EscalanteGarfield County, UtahPermission required · Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Agate, Monazite +1
- Henry MountainsGarfield County, UtahPublic access · Ilmenite, Monazite, Zircon
- Kaiparowits PlateauKane County, UtahPermission required · Ilmenite, Monazite, Zircon
Standout zircon spots in Utah
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for zircon in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped zircon spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the zircon identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Zircon in the encyclopedia.
Zircon in Utah FAQ
Where can you find zircon in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Beaver County, Garfield County, and Salt Lake County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many zircon spots are mapped in Utah?+
8 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect zircon in Utah?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt zircon in Utah with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
