Wah Wah Mountains: Cerussite & Galena Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Updated July 2026

Wah Wah Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include cerussite, galena, pyrite, alunite, autunite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Willow Creek Road
Coordinates: 38.33857, -113.59894

Geology at Wah Wah Mountains

This spot sits on Trippe Ls, Marjum/Pierson Cove Fms, Wheeler Shale, Swasey Ls, Whirlwind Fm, Dome Ls, Chisholm Fm, Howell Fm, and Pioche Fm, mapped as limestone and shale that formed roughly 510 to 495 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Trippe Ls, Marjum/Pierson Cove Fms, Wheeler Shale, Swasey Ls, Whirlwind Fm, Dome Ls, Chisholm Fm, Howell Fm, and Pioche Fm
Age: 510–495 Ma (Middle Cambrian)
Rock types: limestone and shale
Elevation: 7,570 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 Wah Wah Mountains

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 4°F. At about 7,570 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WAH WAH RCH station (14 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Wah Wah Mountains

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Across the state line from Wah Wah Mountains

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Wah Wah Mountains FAQ

Where is Wah Wah Mountains?+

Wah Wah Mountains is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.33857, -113.59894. Nearest road: Willow Creek Road.

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

Wah Wah Mountains is reported to produce Cerussite, Galena, Pyrite, Alunite, Autunite, Fluorite, Hematite, Limonite, Garnet, Topaz, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Wah Wah Mountains?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Wah Wah Mountains?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Wah Wah Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Wah Wah Mountains are March to November. At about 7,570 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Wah Wah Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.33857, -113.59894 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Willow Creek Road.

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