Mammoth Creek — Rockhounding in Garfield County, Utah
Mammoth Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garfield County, Utah. Reported finds include onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Mammoth Creek in Garfield County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Garfield County
- State
- Utah
- Nearest road
- US 89
- Coordinates
- 37.62800, -112.45823
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 Mammoth Creek.
- PanguitchGarfield County · 15 mi awayPyrolusite
- GlendaleKane County · 22 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- CannonvilleGarfield County · 23 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- Iron PeakIron County · 23 mi awayAndesite, Augite, Biotite
- Paria RiverKane County · 24 mi awayGold
- Cedar CanyonIron County · 25 mi awayAnhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum
- Cedar CityIron County · 28 mi awayAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- OrdervilleKane County · 29 mi awaySeptarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite
Mammoth Creek FAQ
Where is Mammoth Creek?+
Mammoth Creek is in Garfield County, Utah, at 37.62800, -112.45823. Nearest road: US 89.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mammoth Creek?+
Mammoth Creek is reported to produce Onyx.
Is collecting allowed at Mammoth Creek?+
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 Mammoth Creek?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.62800, -112.45823 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 89.
