Paria River — Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah

Paria River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kane County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Cottonwood Canyon Road
Postcode: 84718
Coordinates: 37.52976, -112.04377

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 Paria River

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Gold

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Paria River FAQ

Where is Paria River?+

Paria River is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.52976, -112.04377. Nearest road: Cottonwood Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paria River?+

Paria River is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Paria 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 Paria River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.52976, -112.04377 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cottonwood Canyon Road.

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