Wonderstone Quarry: Wonderstone & Rhyolite Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Wonderstone Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include wonderstone, rhyolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tooele County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.10232, -112.35712

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 Wonderstone Quarry

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Wonderstone Quarry FAQ

Where is Wonderstone Quarry?+

Wonderstone Quarry is in Tooele County, Utah, at 40.10232, -112.35712.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wonderstone Quarry?+

Wonderstone Quarry is reported to produce Wonderstone, Rhyolite.

Is collecting allowed at Wonderstone Quarry?+

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 Wonderstone Quarry?+

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.

How do I get to Wonderstone Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.10232, -112.35712 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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