Moses Rock — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Moses Rock is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include arizona ruby garnet, chlorite, corundum, rutile, spinel. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Juan County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.08401, -109.73288

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 Moses Rock

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

Arizona Ruby Garnet
Chlorite
Corundum
Rutile
Spinel

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Moses Rock.

Moses Rock FAQ

Where is Moses Rock?+

Moses Rock is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.08401, -109.73288.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moses Rock?+

Moses Rock is reported to produce Arizona Ruby Garnet, Chlorite, Corundum, Rutile, Spinel.

Is collecting allowed at Moses Rock?+

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 Moses Rock?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.08401, -109.73288 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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