Bluff — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Bluff is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: 500 South
Postcode: 84512
Coordinates: 37.27281, -109.56110

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 Bluff

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Gold

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Bluff FAQ

Where is Bluff?+

Bluff is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.27281, -109.56110. Nearest road: 500 South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bluff?+

Bluff is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Bluff?+

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 Bluff?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.27281, -109.56110 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 500 South.

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