Panguitch: Pyrolusite Rockhounding in Garfield County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Panguitch is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garfield County, Utah. Reported finds include pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Garfield County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.84380, -112.47279

Geology at Panguitch

This spot sits on Young stream alluvium, mapped as clay to boulder sized clasts that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Young stream alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: clay to boulder sized clasts
Elevation: 6,870 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 Panguitch

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 7°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PANGUITCH 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 Panguitch

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Panguitch FAQ

Where is Panguitch?+

Panguitch is in Garfield County, Utah, at 37.84380, -112.47279.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Panguitch?+

Panguitch is reported to produce Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Panguitch?+

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 Panguitch?+

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 Panguitch?+

The most comfortable months at Panguitch are March to November.

How do I get to Panguitch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.84380, -112.47279 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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