Salina Creek: Azurite & Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Salina Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, chalcopyrite, galena, malachite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Interstate Highway 70 Frontage Road
Coordinates: 38.91417, -111.72703

Geology at Salina Creek

This spot sits on Alluvium and colluvium, mapped as unconsolidated alluvium and colluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Alluvium and colluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: unconsolidated alluvium and colluvium
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.

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 Salina Creek

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Salina Creek FAQ

Where is Salina Creek?+

Salina Creek is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.91417, -111.72703. Nearest road: Interstate Highway 70 Frontage Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Salina Creek?+

Salina Creek is reported to produce Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Salina Creek?+

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 Salina Creek?+

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.

How do I get to Salina Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.91417, -111.72703 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Interstate Highway 70 Frontage Road.

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