Montezuma Canyon — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Montezuma 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
Coordinates: 37.53374, -109.23156

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 Montezuma Canyon

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Carnotite

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Montezuma Canyon FAQ

Where is Montezuma Canyon?+

Montezuma Canyon is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.53374, -109.23156.

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

Montezuma Canyon is reported to produce Carnotite.

Is collecting allowed at Montezuma 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 Montezuma Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.53374, -109.23156 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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