Star Range: Bismutite & Rhodochrosite Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Star Range is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include bismutite, rhodochrosite, fluorite, quartz, azurite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Beryl Milford Road
Coordinates: 38.34562, -113.14417

Geology at Star Range

This spot sits on Oquirrh Group, mapped as sandstone and limestone that formed roughly 325 to 275 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: Oquirrh Group
Age: 325–275 Ma (Pennsylvanian to Cisuralian)
Rock types: sandstone and limestone
Elevation: 6,240 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 Star Range

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 13°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MILFORD 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 Star Range

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Star Range.

Across the state line from Star Range

Star Range 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.

Star Range FAQ

Where is Star Range?+

Star Range is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.34562, -113.14417. Nearest road: Beryl Milford Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Star Range?+

Star Range is reported to produce Bismutite, Rhodochrosite, Fluorite, Quartz, Azurite, Cerussite, Galena, Malachite, Calcite, Garnet, Limonite, Pyrite, Wulfenite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Star Range?+

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 Star Range?+

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 Star Range?+

The most comfortable months at Star Range are February to November.

How do I get to Star Range?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.34562, -113.14417 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beryl Milford Road.

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