Goshute Reservation: Beryl & Muscovite Rockhounding in Juab County, Utah

Updated July 2026

Goshute Reservation is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include beryl, muscovite, quartz, orthoclase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Crystal Mine Road
Coordinates: 39.82371, -113.97280

Geology at Goshute Reservation

This spot sits on Glacial deposits, mapped as unconsolidated drift that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Glacial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Rock types: unconsolidated drift
Elevation: 7,340 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 Goshute Reservation

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F. At about 7,340 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, IBAPAH station (13 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 Goshute Reservation

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Goshute Reservation.

Across the state line from Goshute Reservation

Goshute Reservation 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.

Goshute Reservation FAQ

Where is Goshute Reservation?+

Goshute Reservation is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.82371, -113.97280. Nearest road: Crystal Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Goshute Reservation?+

Goshute Reservation is reported to produce Beryl, Muscovite, Quartz, Orthoclase.

Is collecting allowed at Goshute Reservation?+

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 Goshute Reservation?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Goshute Reservation?+

The most comfortable months at Goshute Reservation are March to November. At about 7,340 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Goshute Reservation?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.82371, -113.97280 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crystal Mine Road.

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