Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit: Azurite & Bornite Rockhounding in Daggett County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit is a mapped rockhounding spot in Daggett County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, bornite, brochantite, carnotite, chalcocite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daggett County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Red Creek Road
Coordinates: 40.91253, -109.23945

Geology at Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit

This spot sits on ground mapped as Uinta Mountain Group, undivided that formed roughly 720 to 635 million years ago. Copper minerals typically show as green and blue staining where mineralized rock has weathered and oxidized.

Mapped unit: Uinta Mountain Group, undivided
Age: 720–635 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Elevation: 5,720 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 Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, JARVIE RCH station (3 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 Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit

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Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit FAQ

Where is Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit is in Daggett County, Utah, at 40.91253, -109.23945. Nearest road: Red Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit is reported to produce Azurite, Bornite, Brochantite, Carnotite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Hematite, Hyalite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

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 Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

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 Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

The most comfortable months at Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit are March to November.

How do I get to Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.91253, -109.23945 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Red Creek Road.

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