Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Uintah County. Most commonly produces azurite, malachite, agate, analcite.
Map showing 8 rockhounding spots in Uintah County, Utah
Minerals reported in Uintah County
Spots in Uintah County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush CreekBrush Creek Road | 40.4866, -109.3885 | Public | |
| DragonDragon Canyon Road | 39.7865, -109.0755 | Permission | |
| Dyer MineForest Service Road 249 | 40.7350, -109.5681 | Public | |
| Hells Hole Canyon | 39.9715, -109.1309 | Public | |
| JensenRedwash Highway | 40.3626, -109.3378 | Public | |
| Rat Hole CanyonUpper Bitter Creek Road | 39.5925, -109.1665 | Permission | |
| Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek Road | 39.8397, -109.4128 | Public | |
| Uteland Knoll mining districtCR 2610 | 40.0506, -109.7416 | Permission |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Uintah County. A natural extension if Uintah County is already on your trip plan.
- Duchesne County~57 mi5 spotsTop: Fluorapatite, Wurtzilite, Albertite
- Grand County~94 mi15 spotsTop: Pyrolusite, Agate, Jasper
- Emery County~109 mi12 spotsTop: Carnotite, Agate, Chalcedony
- Wasatch County~111 mi5 spotsTop: Albertite, Chabazite, Gold
- Sanpete County~135 mi8 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
- Salt Lake County~136 mi8 spotsTop: Barite, Galena, Magnetite
Uintah County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Uintah County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Uintah County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Uintah County?+
Spots in Uintah County most often produce Azurite, Malachite, Agate, Analcite, Apatite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Uintah County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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