Table Mountain: Carnotite Rockhounding in Emery County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Table Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Emery County, Utah. Reported finds include carnotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Emery County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.53691, -111.09666

Geology at Table Mountain

This spot sits on Banded unit of Winsor Member of Carmel Formation, mapped as mudstone, slitstone, sandstone, and and thin gypsum beds that formed roughly 175 to 160 million years ago. Evaporite beds like these typically carry gypsum and related minerals, with selenite crystals weathering out of soft exposures.

Mapped unit: Banded unit of Winsor Member of Carmel Formation
Age: 175–160 Ma (Middle Jurassic)
Rock types: mudstone, slitstone, sandstone, and and thin gypsum beds
Elevation: 6,030 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 Table Mountain

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CAPITOL REEF NP station (19 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Table Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Table Mountain FAQ

Where is Table Mountain?+

Table Mountain is in Emery County, Utah, at 38.53691, -111.09666.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Table Mountain?+

Table Mountain is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Table Mountain?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Table Mountain?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Table Mountain?+

The most comfortable months at Table Mountain are February to November.

How do I get to Table Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.53691, -111.09666 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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