Willard: Stibnite & Galena Rockhounding in Box Elder County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Willard is a mapped rockhounding spot in Box Elder County, Utah. Reported finds include stibnite, galena, hematite, limonite, azurite, 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: Grizzly Peak Direct Trail
Postcode: 84340
Coordinates: 41.42515, -111.97578

Geology at Willard

This spot sits on Quartzite of Facer Formation, mapped as white to pale-gray, vitreous to translucent, highly fractured, yet cliff-forming quartzite with minor white mica (sericite or muscovite), and green mica (fuchsitic) and rare chlorite; intercalated with quartz-muscovite (sericite) schist that formed roughly 2500 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Quartzite of Facer Formation
Age: 2500–540 Ma (Proterozoic)
Rock types: white to pale-gray, vitreous to translucent, highly fractured, yet cliff-forming quartzite with minor white mica (sericite or muscovite), and green mica (fuchsitic) and rare chlorite; intercalated with quartz-muscovite (sericite) schist
Elevation: 8,640 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.

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 Willard

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Willard

Willard 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.

Willard FAQ

Where is Willard?+

Willard is in Box Elder County, Utah, at 41.42515, -111.97578. Nearest road: Grizzly Peak Direct Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Willard?+

Willard is reported to produce Stibnite, Galena, Hematite, Limonite, Azurite, Magnetite, Malachite, Muscovite.

Is collecting allowed at Willard?+

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 Willard?+

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.

How do I get to Willard?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.42515, -111.97578 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grizzly Peak Direct Trail.

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