Chinle Wash — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Canyon Drive
Coordinates: 37.01156, -109.70520

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 Chinle Wash

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Pyrope

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Chinle Wash FAQ

Where is Chinle Wash?+

Chinle Wash is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.01156, -109.70520. Nearest road: Canyon Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chinle Wash?+

Chinle Wash is reported to produce Pyrope.

Is collecting allowed at Chinle Wash?+

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 Chinle Wash?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.01156, -109.70520 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Canyon Drive.

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