Yellow Cat Flat: Carnotite Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Yellow Cat Flat is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include carnotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Salt Valley Gorge Road
Coordinates: 38.83591, -109.58860

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 Cat Flat

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Across the state line from Yellow Cat Flat

Yellow Cat Flat 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.

Yellow Cat Flat FAQ

Where is Yellow Cat Flat?+

Yellow Cat Flat is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.83591, -109.58860. Nearest road: Salt Valley Gorge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellow Cat Flat?+

Yellow Cat Flat is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Yellow Cat Flat?+

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 Cat Flat?+

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.

How do I get to Yellow Cat Flat?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.83591, -109.58860 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Salt Valley Gorge Road.

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