Table Butte: Thunderegg Rockhounding in Iron County, Utah

Updated August 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.86477, -113.44078

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 Table Butte

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Table Butte

Table Butte 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.

Table Butte FAQ

Where is Table Butte?+

Table Butte is in Iron County, Utah, at 37.86477, -113.44078.

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

Table Butte is reported to produce Thunderegg.

Is collecting allowed at Table Butte?+

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 Table Butte?+

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 Table Butte?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.86477, -113.44078 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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