Henry Mountains: Carnotite Rockhounding in Wayne County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Henry Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wayne County, Utah. Reported finds include carnotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wayne County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Dugout Road
Coordinates: 38.17249, -110.82010

Geology at Henry Mountains

This spot sits on Mancos Shale, mapped as shale that formed roughly 100 to 72 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Mancos Shale
Age: 100–72 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 6,900 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 Henry Mountains

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HANKSVILLE station (15 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 Henry Mountains

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Henry Mountains FAQ

Where is Henry Mountains?+

Henry Mountains is in Wayne County, Utah, at 38.17249, -110.82010. Nearest road: Dugout Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Henry Mountains?+

Henry Mountains is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Henry Mountains?+

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 Henry Mountains?+

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 Henry Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Henry Mountains are March to November.

How do I get to Henry Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.17249, -110.82010 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dugout Road.

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