Paria: Azurite & Cuprite Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Paria is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, cuprite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Kane County
State: Utah
Nearest road: US 89
Coordinates: 37.12791, -111.94292

Geology at Paria

This spot sits on ground mapped as Carmel Formation, Upper Members that formed roughly 175 to 160 million years ago. Copper minerals typically show as green and blue staining where mineralized rock has weathered and oxidized.

Mapped unit: Carmel Formation, Upper Members
Age: 175–160 Ma (Middle Jurassic)
Elevation: 4,510 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 Paria

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 96°F in midsummer and 46°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PARIA RS station (3 mi away).

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 Paria

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Paria FAQ

Where is Paria?+

Paria is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.12791, -111.94292. Nearest road: US 89.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paria?+

Paria is reported to produce Azurite, Cuprite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Paria?+

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 Paria?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Paria?+

The most comfortable months at Paria are September to June. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Paria?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.12791, -111.94292 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 89.

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