Mexican Hat — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Mexican Hat Rock Road
Postcode: 84531
Coordinates: 37.16552, -109.84671

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 Mexican Hat

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Uranium

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Mexican Hat FAQ

Where is Mexican Hat?+

Mexican Hat is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.16552, -109.84671. Nearest road: Mexican Hat Rock Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mexican Hat?+

Mexican Hat is reported to produce Uranium.

Is collecting allowed at Mexican Hat?+

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 Mexican Hat?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.16552, -109.84671 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mexican Hat Rock Road.

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