Ibapah Peak: Beryl Rockhounding in Juab County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Ibapah Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.82047, -113.84332

Geology at Ibapah Peak

This spot sits on Intrusions, chiefly granitic, of various dates, mapped as granodiorite that formed roughly 38 to 16 million years ago. Granitic rock like this is where pegmatite pockets tend to occur, the coarse-crystal settings that typically carry beryl, tourmaline, mica, and feldspar.

Mapped unit: Intrusions, chiefly granitic, of various dates
Age: 38–16 Ma (Late Eocene to Early Miocene)
Rock types: granodiorite
Elevation: 6,690 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 Ibapah Peak

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CALLAO station (9 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 Ibapah Peak

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Ibapah Peak

Ibapah Peak 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.

Ibapah Peak FAQ

Where is Ibapah Peak?+

Ibapah Peak is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.82047, -113.84332.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ibapah Peak?+

Ibapah Peak is reported to produce Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Ibapah Peak?+

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 Ibapah Peak?+

A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.

When is the best time to visit Ibapah Peak?+

The most comfortable months at Ibapah Peak are March to October.

How do I get to Ibapah Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.82047, -113.84332 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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