Tintic Prince Mine: Galena & Quartz Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Tintic Prince Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include galena, quartz, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tooele County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Mill Canyon Road
Coordinates: 39.99821, -112.17913

Geology at Tintic Prince Mine

This spot sits on ground mapped as Older fan deposits that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Quartz crystals typically weather out of veins and pockets and end up in nearby soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Older fan deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Elevation: 7,020 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 Tintic Prince Mine

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F. At about 7,020 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, VERNON station (17 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 Tintic Prince Mine

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Tintic Prince Mine FAQ

Where is Tintic Prince Mine?+

Tintic Prince Mine is in Tooele County, Utah, at 39.99821, -112.17913. Nearest road: Mill Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tintic Prince Mine?+

Tintic Prince Mine is reported to produce Galena, Quartz, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Tintic Prince Mine?+

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 Tintic Prince Mine?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Tintic Prince Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Tintic Prince Mine are March to November. At about 7,020 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Tintic Prince Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.99821, -112.17913 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mill Canyon Road.

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