Snowville: Variscite Rockhounding in Box Elder County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Snowville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Box Elder County, Utah. Reported finds include variscite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Box Elder County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Stone Road
Postcode: 84336
Coordinates: 41.98183, -112.70873

Geology at Snowville

This spot sits on Lake Bonneville deposits, mapped as clay that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Lake Bonneville deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Rock types: clay
Elevation: 4,520 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 Snowville

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 13°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THIOKOL PROPULSION F S station (23 mi away).

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 Snowville

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Variscite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Snowville.

Across the state line from Snowville

Snowville 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.

Snowville FAQ

Where is Snowville?+

Snowville is in Box Elder County, Utah, at 41.98183, -112.70873. Nearest road: Stone Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Snowville?+

Snowville is reported to produce Variscite.

Is collecting allowed at Snowville?+

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 Snowville?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Snowville?+

The most comfortable months at Snowville are March to November.

How do I get to Snowville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.98183, -112.70873 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stone Road.

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