Crawford Mountains — Rockhounding in Rich County, Utah

Crawford Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rich County, Utah. Reported finds include phosphorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rich County
State: Utah
Nearest road: East River Lane
Coordinates: 41.68139, -111.07280

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 Crawford Mountains

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Phosphorite

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Crawford Mountains FAQ

Where is Crawford Mountains?+

Crawford Mountains is in Rich County, Utah, at 41.68139, -111.07280. Nearest road: East River Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crawford Mountains?+

Crawford Mountains is reported to produce Phosphorite.

Is collecting allowed at Crawford Mountains?+

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 Crawford Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.68139, -111.07280 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East River Lane.

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