Indian Canyon — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: White Rim Road
Coordinates: 38.29211, -109.78091

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 Indian Canyon

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Carnotite

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Indian Canyon FAQ

Where is Indian Canyon?+

Indian Canyon is in San Juan County, Utah, at 38.29211, -109.78091. Nearest road: White Rim Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Indian Canyon?+

Indian Canyon is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Indian 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 Indian Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.29211, -109.78091 in Google Maps. The nearest road is White Rim Road.

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