Monticello mining district — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah
Monticello mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, carnotite, gypsum, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Monticello mining district in San Juan County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- San Juan County
- State
- Utah
- Nearest road
- Cooley Pass Trail
- Coordinates
- 37.83127, -109.46702
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Monticello mining district.
- Montezuma CanyonSan Juan County · 24 mi awayCarnotite
- Lisbon ValleySan Juan County · 28 mi awayAzurite, Cuprite, Malachite
- Big Indian WashSan Juan County · 29 mi awayCoffinite, Doloresite, Uraninite
- Gypsum CreekSan Juan County · 35 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- Indian CanyonSan Juan County · 36 mi awayCarnotite
- Browns HoleSan Juan County · 36 mi awayCarnotite
- Comb RidgeSan Juan County · 38 mi awayArizona Ruby Garnet
- San Juan RiverSan Juan County · 38 mi awayAnhydrite, Chalcopyrite, Copper
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