Farmington mining district: Gold Prospecting in Davis County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Farmington mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in Davis County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, chalcopyrite, gold, malachite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Davis County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Patsy's Mine Trail
Postcode: 84025
Coordinates: 40.98498, -111.87246

Geology at Farmington mining district

This spot sits on ground mapped as Schist and gneiss of Farmington Canyon Complex that formed roughly 4030 to 2500 million years ago. Gold in metamorphic belts like this is typically tied to quartz veins and shear zones, with placer color in the creeks that cut them.

Mapped unit: Schist and gneiss of Farmington Canyon Complex
Age: 4030–2500 Ma (Archean)
Elevation: 5,390 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 Farmington mining district

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FARMINGTON 3 NW station (4 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 Farmington mining district

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Farmington mining district FAQ

Where is Farmington mining district?+

Farmington mining district is in Davis County, Utah, at 40.98498, -111.87246. Nearest road: Patsy's Mine Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Farmington mining district?+

Farmington mining district is reported to produce Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Malachite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Farmington mining district?+

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 Farmington mining district?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Farmington mining district?+

The most comfortable months at Farmington mining district are March to November.

How do I get to Farmington mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.98498, -111.87246 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Patsy's Mine Trail.

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