The Needles — Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: The Needle Road
Coordinates: 38.68535, -109.91652

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 The Needles

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The Needles FAQ

Where is The Needles?+

The Needles is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.68535, -109.91652. Nearest road: The Needle Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at The Needles?+

The Needles is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Manganite, Pyrolusite, Rhodochrosite.

Is collecting allowed at The Needles?+

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 The Needles?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.68535, -109.91652 in Google Maps. The nearest road is The Needle Road.

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