Copper Gulch — Rockhounding in Beaver County, Utah

Copper Gulch is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaver County, Utah. Reported finds include garnet, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaver County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Ely Highway
Coordinates: 38.47438, -113.27457

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.

Found at Copper Gulch

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Copper Gulch FAQ

Where is Copper Gulch?+

Copper Gulch is in Beaver County, Utah, at 38.47438, -113.27457. Nearest road: Ely Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Copper Gulch?+

Copper Gulch is reported to produce Garnet, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Copper Gulch?+

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.

How do I get to Copper Gulch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.47438, -113.27457 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ely Highway.

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