Park City mining district: Barite & Calcite Rockhounding in Summit County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Park City mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in Summit County, Utah. Reported finds include barite, calcite, chlorite, epidote, galena, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Summit County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Comstock Mine Trail
Postcode: 84055
Coordinates: 40.62302, -111.54254

Geology at Park City mining district

This spot sits on ground mapped as Till of Pinedale age 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: Till of Pinedale age
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Elevation: 8,690 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 Park City mining district

Best months: May to October. Typical highs run 73°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 11°F. At about 8,690 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SILVER LAKE BRIGHTON station (3 mi away).

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 Park City mining district

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Across the state line from Park City mining district

Park City mining district is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Park City mining district FAQ

Where is Park City mining district?+

Park City mining district is in Summit County, Utah, at 40.62302, -111.54254. Nearest road: Comstock Mine Trail.

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

Park City mining district is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Chlorite, Epidote, Galena, Garnet, Magnetite, Sphalerite, Spinel, Tetrahedrite, Cerussite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Azurite.

Is collecting allowed at Park City 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 Park City 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 Park City mining district?+

The most comfortable months at Park City mining district are May to October. At about 8,690 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Park City mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.62302, -111.54254 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Comstock Mine Trail.

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