Soldier Summit: Albertite & Ingramite Rockhounding in Wasatch County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Soldier Summit is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wasatch County, Utah. Reported finds include albertite, ingramite, ozokerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wasatch County
State: Utah
Nearest road: State Street
Postcode: 84660
Coordinates: 39.92850, -111.07860

Geology at Soldier Summit

This spot sits on ground mapped as Colton Formation that formed roughly 56 to 34 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Colton Formation
Age: 56–34 Ma (Eocene)
Elevation: 7,480 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 Soldier Summit

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 4°F. At about 7,480 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SCOFIELD DAM station (10 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 Soldier Summit

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Soldier Summit FAQ

Where is Soldier Summit?+

Soldier Summit is in Wasatch County, Utah, at 39.92850, -111.07860. Nearest road: State Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Soldier Summit?+

Soldier Summit is reported to produce Albertite, Ingramite, Ozokerite.

Is collecting allowed at Soldier Summit?+

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 Soldier Summit?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Soldier Summit?+

The most comfortable months at Soldier Summit are April to October. At about 7,480 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Soldier Summit?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.92850, -111.07860 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Street.

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