Monroe Canyon: Brockite & Jarosite Rockhounding in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Monroe Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include brockite, jarosite, monazite, thorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Monrovian Park Road
Postcode: 84754
Coordinates: 38.60646, -112.09745

Geology at Monroe Canyon

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: 5,810 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 Monroe Canyon

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RICHFIELD RADIO KSVC station (11 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 Monroe 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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Monroe Canyon FAQ

Where is Monroe Canyon?+

Monroe Canyon is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.60646, -112.09745. Nearest road: Monrovian Park Road.

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

Monroe Canyon is reported to produce Brockite, Jarosite, Monazite, Thorite.

Is collecting allowed at Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Monroe Canyon are February to November.

How do I get to Monroe Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.60646, -112.09745 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Monrovian Park Road.

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