Sevier Canyon: Azurite & Copalite Rockhounding in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Sevier Canyon Road
Coordinates: 38.54445, -112.38760

Geology at Sevier Canyon

This spot sits on ground mapped as Joe Lott Tuff Member, Mount Belknap Volcanics that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this is where agate, jasper, and other chalcedony typically form, filling old gas pockets and fracture seams in the flow rock.

Mapped unit: Joe Lott Tuff Member, Mount Belknap Volcanics
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Elevation: 6,660 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 Sevier Canyon

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FREMONT INDIAN SP station (4 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 Sevier Canyon

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Sevier Canyon FAQ

Where is Sevier Canyon?+

Sevier Canyon is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.54445, -112.38760. Nearest road: Sevier Canyon Road.

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

Sevier Canyon is reported to produce Azurite, Copalite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Sevier 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 Sevier Canyon?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Sevier Canyon?+

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

How do I get to Sevier Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.54445, -112.38760 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sevier Canyon Road.

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