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Little Bear River: Anglesite & Azurite Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah

Public access5 mineralsCache County, UtahUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
5
Elevation
5,100 ft
Best months
March to October

Little Bear River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include anglesite, azurite, cerussite, galena, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

State
Utah
Nearest road
Canyon Road
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Little Bear River

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 29°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LOGAN 5 SW EXP FARM station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Little Bear River

This spot sits on ground mapped as Main-stream aluvium that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Copper minerals typically show as green and blue staining where mineralized rock has weathered and oxidized.

Mapped unit
Main-stream aluvium
Age
< 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation
5,100 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.

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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.

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Found at Little Bear River

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Across the state line from Little Bear River

Little Bear River 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.

Little Bear River FAQ

Where is Little Bear River?+
Little Bear River is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.52403, -111.78030. Nearest road: Canyon Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Bear River?+
Little Bear River is reported to produce Anglesite, Azurite, Cerussite, Galena, Malachite.
Is collecting allowed at Little Bear River?+
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 Little Bear River?+
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 Little Bear River?+
The most comfortable months at Little Bear River are March to October.
How do I get to Little Bear River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.52403, -111.78030 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Canyon Road.

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