Rockhounding near Vernal, UT
146 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Vernal, 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, Wyoming, Colorado.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Vernal, Utah
Closest rockhounding spots to Vernal
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Brush CreekUintah County, Utah8 mi · 10 min driveApatite, Fluorapatite, Francolite
- JensenUintah County, Utah12 mi · 15 min driveGold
- Dyer MineUintah County, Utah19 mi · 24 min driveAzurite, Malachite
- Uteland Knoll mining districtUintah County, Utah30 mi · 38 min driveAzurite, Chalcocite, Gypsum
- Uinta MountainsDaggett County, Utah33 mi · 42 min driveGlauconite, Collophane, Apatite
- Uinta MountainsDuchesne County, Utah34 mi · 42 min driveApatite, Collophane, Fluorapatite
Most-reported finds near Vernal
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Vernal?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Vernal to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Every spot within 150 miles of Vernal
Sorted by distance from Vernal. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush CreekBrush Creek Road | Uintah County |
| 40.4866, -109.3885 | Public |
| JensenRedwash Highway | Uintah County | 40.3626, -109.3378 | Public | |
| Dyer MineForest Service Road 249 | Uintah County | 40.7350, -109.5681 | Public | |
| Uteland Knoll mining districtCR 2610 | Uintah County | 40.0506, -109.7416 | Permission | |
| Uinta Mountains | Daggett County |
| 40.8864, -109.2425 | Public |
| Uinta Mountains | Duchesne County |
| 40.5975, -110.1403 | Permission |
| Yellow Canary Uranium DepositRed Creek Road | Daggett County | 40.9125, -109.2394 | Public | |
| Hells Hole Canyon | Uintah County | 39.9715, -109.1309 | Public | |
| Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek Road | Uintah County | 39.8397, -109.4128 | Public | |
| Antelope CanyonAntelope Canyon Road | Duchesne County |
| 40.1228, -110.2390 | Permission |
| Duchesne CountyWest Main Street | Duchesne County |
| 40.1634, -110.4014 | Permission |
| DuchesneDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Duchesne County |
| 40.1539, -110.4100 | Permission |
| DragonDragon Canyon Road | Uintah County |
| 39.7865, -109.0755 | Permission |
| Rat Hole CanyonUpper Bitter Creek Road | Uintah County |
| 39.5925, -109.1665 | Permission |
| Butcher Knife Draw | Sweetwater County | 41.2902, -110.0293 | Public | |
| Tabby Creek | Duchesne County |
| 40.3297, -110.8460 | Check locally |
| Green River | Sweetwater County | 41.5167, -109.7124 | Public | |
| Sweetwater CountyWY 374 | Sweetwater County | 41.5388, -109.4846 | Public | |
| Fort Bridger | Uinta County | 41.3329, -110.3712 | Public | |
| GrangerUS 30 | Sweetwater County | 41.5691, -109.9348 | Public | |
| Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | 41.6163, -109.1605 | Public | |
| Blacks Fork Creek | Uinta County | 41.5683, -110.1414 | Public | |
| Soldier SummitState Street | Wasatch County |
| 39.9285, -111.0786 | Public |
| ColtonPeerless Road | Carbon County |
| 39.7041, -110.9092 | Public |
| Bitter CreekBitter Creek Road | Sweetwater County |
| 41.5443, -108.5464 | Public |
Vernal rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Vernal?+
There are 146 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Vernal, Utah. The closest is Brush Creek in Uintah County, roughly 8 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Vernal?+
Spots within driving distance of Vernal most commonly produce agate, jasper, malachite, quartz, azurite, chalcedony.
Is rockhounding legal near Vernal?+
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 Vernal?+
Most weekend trips from Vernal 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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