San Juan River — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah
San Juan River is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, chalcopyrite, copper, gold, gypsum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing San Juan River in San Juan County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- San Juan County
- State
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.27819, -109.41251
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 San Juan River.
- BluffSan Juan County · 8 mi awayGold
- Comb RidgeSan Juan County · 14 mi awayArizona Ruby Garnet
- Mule EarSan Juan County · 17 mi awayPyrope Garnet
- Montezuma CanyonSan Juan County · 20 mi awayCarnotite
- Moses RockSan Juan County · 22 mi awayArizona Ruby Garnet, Chlorite, Corundum
- Chinle WashSan Juan County · 24 mi awayPyrope
- Mexican HatSan Juan County · 25 mi awayUranium
- Monticello mining districtSan Juan County · 38 mi awayAnhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum
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