Bear Gulch — Rockhounding in Salt Lake County, Utah

Bear Gulch is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salt Lake County, Utah. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Salt Lake County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Left Hand Fork Road
Coordinates: 40.47794, -112.15728

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 Bear Gulch

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Gold

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Bear Gulch FAQ

Where is Bear Gulch?+

Bear Gulch is in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 40.47794, -112.15728. Nearest road: Left Hand Fork Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear Gulch?+

Bear Gulch is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Bear Gulch?+

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 Bear Gulch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.47794, -112.15728 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Left Hand Fork Road.

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