Wood Canyon: Galena & Sphalerite Rockhounding in Millard County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Wood Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Millard County, Utah. Reported finds include galena, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Millard County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 39.52495, -112.23386

Geology at Wood Canyon

This spot sits on ground mapped as Younger alluvial-fan deposits that formed within roughly the last 129,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Younger alluvial-fan deposits
Age: < 1 Ma (Late Pleistocene to Holocene)
Elevation: 5,200 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 Wood Canyon

Best months: March to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, OAK CITY station (12 mi away).

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 Wood Canyon

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Wood Canyon FAQ

Where is Wood Canyon?+

Wood Canyon is in Millard County, Utah, at 39.52495, -112.23386.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wood Canyon?+

Wood Canyon is reported to produce Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Wood Canyon?+

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 Wood Canyon?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Wood Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Wood Canyon are March to June.

How do I get to Wood Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.52495, -112.23386 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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