Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area: Fossil Hunting in Juab County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Juab County, Utah. Reported finds include topaz, trilobite fossil, geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Juab County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Weiss Highway
Coordinates: 39.66644, -113.11456

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 Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area

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Across the state line from Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area

Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area 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.

Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area?+

Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area is in Juab County, Utah, at 39.66644, -113.11456. Nearest road: Weiss Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area?+

Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area is reported to produce Topaz, Trilobite Fossil, Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area?+

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 Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.66644, -113.11456 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Weiss Highway.

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