Tenmile Wash — Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Tenmile Wash is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include barite, calcite, pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.77142, -109.93100

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 Tenmile Wash

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Tenmile Wash FAQ

Where is Tenmile Wash?+

Tenmile Wash is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.77142, -109.93100.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tenmile Wash?+

Tenmile Wash is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Tenmile Wash?+

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 Tenmile Wash?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.77142, -109.93100 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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