Big Cottonwood Canyon — Rockhounding in Salt Lake County, Utah

Big Cottonwood Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salt Lake County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Salt Lake County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Middle Loop
Coordinates: 40.64046, -111.63290

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.

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Big Cottonwood Canyon FAQ

Where is Big Cottonwood Canyon?+

Big Cottonwood Canyon is in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 40.64046, -111.63290. Nearest road: Middle Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Cottonwood Canyon?+

Big Cottonwood Canyon is reported to produce Azurite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Big Cottonwood Canyon?+

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 Big Cottonwood Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.64046, -111.63290 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Middle Loop.

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