Beaver Lake Mountains: Azurite & Malachite Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Beaver Lake Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, malachite, andalusite, jasper, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.54631, -113.08664

Geology at Beaver Lake Mountains

This spot sits on ground mapped as Granodiorite of Beaver Lake Mountains that formed roughly 66 to 3 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Granodiorite of Beaver Lake Mountains
Age: 66–3 Ma (Tertiary)
Elevation: 5,220 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Beaver Lake Mountains

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 94°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MILFORD MUNI AP station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah — Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey — collecting guidelines
SITLA — surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Beaver Lake Mountains

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Beaver Lake Mountains

Beaver Lake Mountains is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Beaver Lake Mountains FAQ

Where is Beaver Lake Mountains?+

Beaver Lake Mountains is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.54631, -113.08664.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Beaver Lake Mountains?+

Beaver Lake Mountains is reported to produce Azurite, Malachite, Andalusite, Jasper, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Beaver Lake Mountains?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Beaver Lake Mountains?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Beaver Lake Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Beaver Lake Mountains are February to June.

How do I get to Beaver Lake Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.54631, -113.08664 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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