Carbonate Gem Mines — Rockhounding in Salt Lake County, Utah

Carbonate Gem Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salt Lake County, Utah. Reported finds include anglesite, barite, cerussite, galena, jarosite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Salt Lake County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Relsek Trail
Postcode: 84138
Coordinates: 40.62267, -111.66713

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 Carbonate Gem Mines

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Carbonate Gem Mines FAQ

Where is Carbonate Gem Mines?+

Carbonate Gem Mines is in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 40.62267, -111.66713. Nearest road: Relsek Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carbonate Gem Mines?+

Carbonate Gem Mines is reported to produce Anglesite, Barite, Cerussite, Galena, Jarosite, Limonite, Pyrite, Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Carbonate Gem Mines?+

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 Carbonate Gem Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.62267, -111.66713 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Relsek Trail.

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