Great Salt Lake — Rockhounding in Salt Lake County, Utah

Great Salt Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salt Lake County, Utah. Reported finds include aragonite, bloedite, gypsum, halite, glauberite, 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: Saltair Drive
Postcode: 84044
Coordinates: 40.74666, -112.19495

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 Great Salt Lake

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Aragonite
Bloedite
Gypsum
Halite
Glauberite
Thenardite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Great Salt Lake.

Great Salt Lake FAQ

Where is Great Salt Lake?+

Great Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County, Utah, at 40.74666, -112.19495. Nearest road: Saltair Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Great Salt Lake?+

Great Salt Lake is reported to produce Aragonite, Bloedite, Gypsum, Halite, Glauberite, Thenardite.

Is collecting allowed at Great Salt Lake?+

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 Great Salt Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.74666, -112.19495 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Saltair Drive.

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