Monument Valley: Corvusite & Uraninite Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Updated July 2026

Monument Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include corvusite, uraninite, autunite, azurite, malachite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Piute Farms Road
Coordinates: 37.24824, -110.44570

Geology at Monument Valley

This spot sits on Cutler Group, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 305 to 275 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: Cutler Group
Age: 305–275 Ma (Late Pennsylvanian to Cisuralian)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 3,930 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 Monument Valley

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 99°F in midsummer and 46°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 26°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BULLFROG BASIN station (24 mi away).

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 Monument Valley

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Monument Valley FAQ

Where is Monument Valley?+

Monument Valley is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.24824, -110.44570. Nearest road: Piute Farms Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monument Valley?+

Monument Valley is reported to produce Corvusite, Uraninite, Autunite, Azurite, Malachite, Chalcocite.

Is collecting allowed at Monument Valley?+

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 Monument Valley?+

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 Monument Valley?+

The most comfortable months at Monument Valley are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Monument Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.24824, -110.44570 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Piute Farms Road.

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