Where to Find Zircon in Utah
8 mapped zircon rockhounding spots in Utah, across 5 counties. Zircon is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 8 zircon rockhounding spots in Utah
Zircon by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of zircon spots in our database.
Every zircon spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FriscoEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4497, -113.2764 | Public | |
| San Francisco MountainsEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4591, -113.3067 | Public | |
| EscalanteEscalante River Trail | Garfield County | 37.7782, -111.5744 | Public | |
| Henry Mountains | Garfield County | 38.0173, -110.8409 | Public | |
| Kaiparowits Plateau | Kane County | 37.4470, -111.7153 | Public | |
| AltaFlagstaff Mountain Trail | Salt Lake County | 40.5966, -111.6374 | Public | |
| Little CottonwoodLittle Cottonwood Road | Salt Lake County | 40.5702, -111.7135 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | Utah County |
| 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public |
Zircon in Utah FAQ
Where can I find zircon in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 zircon spots in Utah, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Beaver County.
Is collecting zircon legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like zircon is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best zircon location in Utah?+
Beaver County has the most zircon spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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