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Rockhounding near Delta, UT

178 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Delta, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Utah, Nevada.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Delta, Utah

Closest rockhounding spots to Delta

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Delta

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Delta?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Delta to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Delta

Sorted by distance from Delta. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Fool CreekMillard County39.4697, -112.3243Permission
Wood CanyonMillard County39.5249, -112.2339Public
Little Drum MountainsMillard County39.4625, -113.0303Public
Drum MountainsRough Well RoadJuab County39.5711, -113.0359Public
Desert MountainJuab County39.7813, -112.5941Public
Cricket MountainsMillard County38.9859, -112.9128Public
FillmoreChalk Creek Canyon RoadMillard County38.9525, -112.2605Public
JerichoJuab County39.7539, -112.2122Permission
Topaz Dome QuarryJuab County39.6966, -113.0987Permission
Topaz Dome QuarryJuab County
    		39.6974, -113.0988Paid / fee
    Antelope SpringsAntelope SpringsJuab County39.8861, -112.6991Public
    AxtellSanpete County39.0581, -111.9611Public
    East Erickson mining districtJoes Canyon RoadTooele County39.9110, -112.5112Public
    Thomas RangeJuab County39.7211, -113.1351Public
    Twin PeakMillard County38.7841, -112.7329Public
    KanoshMillard County38.7874, -112.3850Public
    Spor MountainEagle RockJuab County39.7588, -113.1974Public
    Amasa ValleyMillard County39.1845, -113.3728Public
    House RangeMiller Canyon RoadMillard County39.1635, -113.3730Public
    Sevier LakeMillard County39.0166, -113.2891Public
    Thomas RangeJuab County39.8267, -113.1485Permission
    Tintic MountainsOld Highway RoadJuab County39.9123, -112.1311Public
    Dugway RangeJuab County39.8944, -113.0802Public
    Dugway RangeTooele County39.9147, -113.0414Permission
    GunnisonSanpete County39.1258, -111.7438Public

    Delta rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Delta?+
    There are 178 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Delta, Utah. The closest is Fool Creek in Millard County, roughly 16 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Delta?+
    Spots within driving distance of Delta most commonly produce pyrite, galena, malachite, quartz, limonite, azurite.
    Is rockhounding legal near Delta?+
    Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
    How far do most rockhounders drive from Delta?+
    Most weekend trips from Delta fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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    The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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