Bradshaw Mountains: Amethyst & Tourmaline Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Bradshaw Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include amethyst, tourmaline, tremolite, wollastonite, anglesite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: SR 21
Coordinates: 38.29830, -112.92333

Geology at Bradshaw Mountains

This spot sits on Redwall Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 360 to 330 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Redwall Limestone
Age: 360–330 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 6,500 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 Bradshaw Mountains

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MILFORD 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 Bradshaw Mountains

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Bradshaw Mountains FAQ

Where is Bradshaw Mountains?+

Bradshaw Mountains is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.29830, -112.92333. Nearest road: SR 21.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bradshaw Mountains?+

Bradshaw Mountains is reported to produce Amethyst, Tourmaline, Tremolite, Wollastonite, Anglesite, Aragonite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Bradshaw 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 Bradshaw Mountains?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Bradshaw Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Bradshaw Mountains are February to November.

How do I get to Bradshaw Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.29830, -112.92333 in Google Maps. The nearest road is SR 21.

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