Fool Creek: Azurite & Limonite Rockhounding in Millard County, Utah

Updated July 2026

Fool Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Millard County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, limonite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Millard County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.46967, -112.32431

Geology at Fool Creek

This spot sits on Eolian dunes, mapped as sand that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Eolian dunes
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: sand
Elevation: 4,840 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 Fool Creek

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 94°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, OAK CITY station (7 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 Fool Creek

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Fool Creek FAQ

Where is Fool Creek?+

Fool Creek is in Millard County, Utah, at 39.46967, -112.32431.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fool Creek?+

Fool Creek is reported to produce Azurite, Limonite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Fool Creek?+

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 Fool Creek?+

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 Fool Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Fool Creek are February to June.

How do I get to Fool Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.46967, -112.32431 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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