Beaver Canyon: Psilomelane & Pyrolusite Rockhounding in Morgan County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Beaver Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morgan County, Utah. Reported finds include psilomelane, pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Morgan County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.96537, -111.60282

Geology at Beaver Canyon

This spot sits on ground mapped as Wasatch Formation that formed roughly 66 to 34 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Wasatch Formation
Age: 66–34 Ma (Paleocene to Eocene)
Elevation: 6,700 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 Beaver Canyon

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MORGAN station (6 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 Beaver Canyon

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Beaver Canyon.

Across the state line from Beaver Canyon

Beaver Canyon 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.

Beaver Canyon FAQ

Where is Beaver Canyon?+

Beaver Canyon is in Morgan County, Utah, at 40.96537, -111.60282.

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

Beaver Canyon is reported to produce Psilomelane, Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Beaver 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 Beaver Canyon?+

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 Beaver Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Beaver Canyon are March to October.

How do I get to Beaver Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.96537, -111.60282 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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