Colorado River — Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah
Colorado River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include gold, magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Colorado River in Kane County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Kane County
- State
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.21988, -110.89749
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 Colorado River.
- Monument ValleySan Juan County · 25 mi awayCorvusite, Uraninite, Autunite
- Colorado RiverSan Juan County · 45 mi awayChromite, Gold
- Kaiparowits PlateauKane County · 48 mi awayIlmenite, Monazite, Zircon
- Colorado RiverGarfield County · 50 mi awayGold, Magnetite
- HiteGarfield County · 52 mi awayGold, Platinum
- EscalanteGarfield County · 54 mi awayPetrified Dinosaur Bone, Agate, Monazite
- Circle CliffsGarfield County · 55 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Henry MountainsGarfield County · 55 mi awayIlmenite, Monazite, Zircon
Colorado River FAQ
Where is Colorado River?+
Colorado River is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.21988, -110.89749.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Colorado River?+
Colorado River is reported to produce Gold, Magnetite.
Is collecting allowed at Colorado River?+
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 Colorado River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.21988, -110.89749 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
