Boulder Mountains — Rockhounding in Garfield County, Utah

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Garfield County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Tantalus Flat Road
Coordinates: 38.09970, -111.33069

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 Boulder Mountains

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Pyrolusite

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Boulder Mountains FAQ

Where is Boulder Mountains?+

Boulder Mountains is in Garfield County, Utah, at 38.09970, -111.33069. Nearest road: Tantalus Flat Road.

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

Boulder Mountains is reported to produce Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Boulder 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 Boulder Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.09970, -111.33069 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tantalus Flat Road.

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