Bullion Canyon: Azurite & Barite Rockhounding in Piute County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Bullion Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Piute County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, barite, cerussite, chalcopyrite, fluorite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Piute County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Bullion Canyon Road
Coordinates: 38.41949, -112.29811

Geology at Bullion Canyon

This spot sits on Navajo Sandstone, Kayenta and Moenave Formations, mapped as arenite and sandstone mudstone that formed roughly 200 to 160 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Navajo Sandstone, Kayenta and Moenave Formations
Age: 200–160 Ma (Early Jurassic to Middle Jurassic)
Rock types: arenite and sandstone mudstone
Elevation: 6,950 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 Bullion Canyon

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MARYSVALE station (5 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 Bullion Canyon

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Bullion Canyon FAQ

Where is Bullion Canyon?+

Bullion Canyon is in Piute County, Utah, at 38.41949, -112.29811. Nearest road: Bullion Canyon Road.

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

Bullion Canyon is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Galena, Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz, Pyrolusite, Selenite, Sphalerite, Sylvanite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Bullion 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 Bullion Canyon?+

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 Bullion Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Bullion Canyon are March to November.

How do I get to Bullion Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.41949, -112.29811 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bullion Canyon Road.

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