San Rafael River — Rockhounding in Emery County, Utah

San Rafael River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Emery County, Utah. Reported finds include sulfur. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Emery County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Hambrick Bottoms Road
Coordinates: 39.14088, -110.88873

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 San Rafael River

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Sulfur

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San Rafael River FAQ

Where is San Rafael River?+

San Rafael River is in Emery County, Utah, at 39.14088, -110.88873. Nearest road: Hambrick Bottoms Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at San Rafael River?+

San Rafael River is reported to produce Sulfur.

Is collecting allowed at San Rafael River?+

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 San Rafael River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.14088, -110.88873 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hambrick Bottoms Road.

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