Uinta Mountains — Rockhounding in Daggett County, Utah

Uinta Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Daggett County, Utah. Reported finds include glauconite, collophane, apatite, francolite, phosphorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daggett County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 40.88640, -109.24254

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 Uinta Mountains

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Glauconite
Collophane
Apatite
Francolite
Phosphorite

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Uinta Mountains FAQ

Where is Uinta Mountains?+

Uinta Mountains is in Daggett County, Utah, at 40.88640, -109.24254.

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

Uinta Mountains is reported to produce Glauconite, Collophane, Apatite, Francolite, Phosphorite.

Is collecting allowed at Uinta 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.

How do I get to Uinta Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.88640, -109.24254 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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