Panguitch — Rockhounding in Garfield County, Utah
Panguitch is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garfield County, Utah. Reported finds include pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Garfield County
- State
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.84380, -112.47279
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 Panguitch.
- Iron PeakIron County · 13 mi awayAndesite, Augite, Biotite
- Mammoth CreekGarfield County · 15 mi awayOnyx
- Blue ValleyBeaver County · 24 mi awayBlack Agate
- Circleville MountainPiute County · 25 mi awayStellerite
- Cedar CanyonIron County · 30 mi awayAnhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum
- CannonvilleGarfield County · 30 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- Cedar CityIron County · 30 mi awayAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Paria RiverKane County · 32 mi awayGold
Panguitch FAQ
Where is Panguitch?+
Panguitch is in Garfield County, Utah, at 37.84380, -112.47279.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Panguitch?+
Panguitch is reported to produce Pyrolusite.
Is collecting allowed at Panguitch?+
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 Panguitch?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.84380, -112.47279 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
