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Frisco: Azurite & Barite Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Frisco combines a major historic silver-lead camp with a long mineral list that includes copper carbonates, galena, sphalerite, pyrite, opal, and wulfenite. Mindat documents the San Francisco district's specimen minerals, while USGS mapping and Utah history sources place the locality in one of Beaver County's most important mining landscapes. Reported finds include azurite, barite, calamine, chalcocite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Frisco Ghost Town, Utah (15486483499) at Frisco, Beaver County, Utah

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Ely Highway
Coordinates: 38.44967, -113.27640

Geology at Frisco

This spot sits on Ely Springs Dm, Eureka Qtz, Crystal Peak Dm, Watson Ranch Qzt, and the Pogonip Group, mapped as limestone and siltstone mudstone that formed roughly 485 to 445 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: Ely Springs Dm, Eureka Qtz, Crystal Peak Dm, Watson Ranch Qzt, and the Pogonip Group
Age: 485–445 Ma (Early Ordovician to Late Ordovician)
Rock types: limestone and siltstone mudstone
Elevation: 6,550 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 Frisco

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WAH WAH RCH station (8 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 Frisco

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Across the state line from Frisco

Frisco 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.

Frisco FAQ

Where is Frisco?+

Frisco is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.44967, -113.27640. Nearest road: Ely Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Frisco?+

Frisco is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Calamine, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Galena, Gypsum, Kaolinite, Malachite, Opal, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Wulfenite, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Frisco?+

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 Frisco?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Frisco?+

The most comfortable months at Frisco are February to November.

How do I get to Frisco?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.44967, -113.27640 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ely Highway.

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