Henry mining district: Hematite & Limonite Rockhounding in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Henry mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include hematite, limonite, pyrolusite, magnetite, thorium, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Flat Top Road
Postcode: 84766
Coordinates: 38.52465, -112.23993

Geology at Henry mining district

This spot sits on ground mapped as Bullion Canyon Volcanics that formed roughly 66 to 3 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Bullion Canyon Volcanics
Age: 66–3 Ma (Tertiary)
Elevation: 6,480 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 Henry mining district

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 41°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°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 Henry mining district

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Henry mining district FAQ

Where is Henry mining district?+

Henry mining district is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.52465, -112.23993. Nearest road: Flat Top Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Henry mining district?+

Henry mining district is reported to produce Hematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite, Magnetite, Thorium, Fluorite, Apatite, Albite, Calcite, Chalcedony, Diopside, Epidote, Garnet, Galena, Quartz, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Henry mining district?+

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 Henry mining district?+

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 Henry mining district?+

The most comfortable months at Henry mining district are February to November.

How do I get to Henry mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.52465, -112.23993 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Flat Top Road.

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