Antelope Springs: Limonite & Pyrite Rockhounding in Juab County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Antelope Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include limonite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Antelope Springs
Coordinates: 39.88610, -112.69905

Geology at Antelope Springs

This spot sits on ground mapped as Kelley Canyon Formation that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit: Kelley Canyon Formation
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Elevation: 5,550 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 Antelope Springs

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, VERNON station (19 mi away).

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 Antelope Springs

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Antelope Springs FAQ

Where is Antelope Springs?+

Antelope Springs is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.88610, -112.69905. Nearest road: Antelope Springs.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Antelope Springs?+

Antelope Springs is reported to produce Limonite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Antelope Springs?+

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 Antelope Springs?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Antelope Springs?+

The most comfortable months at Antelope Springs are March to November.

How do I get to Antelope Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.88610, -112.69905 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Antelope Springs.

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