Moab Valley — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Moab Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, carnallite, gypsum, halite, polyhalite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Nearest road: La Sal Loop Road
Coordinates: 38.47711, -109.43864

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 Moab Valley

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

Anhydrite
Carnallite
Gypsum
Halite
Polyhalite
Sylvite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Moab Valley.

Moab Valley FAQ

Where is Moab Valley?+

Moab Valley is in San Juan County, Utah, at 38.47711, -109.43864. Nearest road: La Sal Loop Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moab Valley?+

Moab Valley is reported to produce Anhydrite, Carnallite, Gypsum, Halite, Polyhalite, Sylvite.

Is collecting allowed at Moab Valley?+

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 Moab Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.47711, -109.43864 in Google Maps. The nearest road is La Sal Loop Road.

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