Bear River Range — Rockhounding in Cache County, Utah
Bear River Range is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cache County, Utah. Reported finds include galena, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Bear River Range in Cache County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Cache County
- State
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 41.63284, -111.66786
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bear River Range.
- Mineral PointCache County · 9 mi awayHematite, Quartz, Siderite
- Logan CanyonCache County · 9 mi awayCacotrichite, Galena
- Little Bear RiverCache County · 10 mi awayAnglesite, Azurite, Cerussite
- La Plata area claims and minesWeber County · 13 mi awayGalena, Malachite, Cerussite
- SmithfieldCache County · 16 mi awayCerussite, Smithsonite
- Woodruff CreekRich County · 20 mi awayPhosphorite
- WillardBox Elder County · 21 mi awayStibnite, Galena, Hematite
- Laketown CanyonRich County · 22 mi awayPhosphorite
Bear River Range FAQ
Where is Bear River Range?+
Bear River Range is in Cache County, Utah, at 41.63284, -111.66786.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear River Range?+
Bear River Range is reported to produce Galena, Malachite.
Is collecting allowed at Bear River Range?+
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 Bear River Range?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.63284, -111.66786 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
