Vipont Mine: Azurite & Cerussite Rockhounding in Box Elder County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Vipont Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Box Elder County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, cerussite, copper, chalcopyrite, cuprite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Box Elder County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Birch Creek Road
Coordinates: 41.96570, -113.84592

Geology at Vipont Mine

This spot sits on Alluvium and colluvium, mapped as unconsolidated alluvium and colluvium 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: Alluvium and colluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: unconsolidated alluvium and colluvium
Elevation: 7,440 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 Vipont Mine

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 27°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F. At about 7,440 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GROUSE CREEK station (17 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 Vipont Mine

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Across the state line from Vipont Mine

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Vipont Mine FAQ

Where is Vipont Mine?+

Vipont Mine is in Box Elder County, Utah, at 41.96570, -113.84592. Nearest road: Birch Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Vipont Mine?+

Vipont Mine is reported to produce Azurite, Cerussite, Copper, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena, Gold, Limonite, Malachite, Orpiment, Pyrite, Quartz, Realgar, Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Vipont Mine?+

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 Vipont Mine?+

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 Vipont Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Vipont Mine are April to October. At about 7,440 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Vipont Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.96570, -113.84592 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Birch Creek Road.

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