Cricket Mountains: Dolomite & Hematite Rockhounding in Millard County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Cricket Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Millard County, Utah. Reported finds include dolomite, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Millard County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.98591, -112.91284

Geology at Cricket Mountains

This spot sits on ground mapped as Dome-Chisholm-Howell Formations, undivided that formed roughly 510 to 495 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Dome-Chisholm-Howell Formations, undivided
Age: 510–495 Ma (Middle Cambrian)
Elevation: 5,480 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 Cricket Mountains

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BLACK ROCK station (19 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 Cricket Mountains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cricket Mountains.

Across the state line from Cricket Mountains

Cricket Mountains 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.

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Cricket Mountains FAQ

Where is Cricket Mountains?+

Cricket Mountains is in Millard County, Utah, at 38.98591, -112.91284.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cricket Mountains?+

Cricket Mountains is reported to produce Dolomite, Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Cricket Mountains?+

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 Cricket Mountains?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Cricket Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Cricket Mountains are February to June.

How do I get to Cricket Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98591, -112.91284 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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