Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah
19 mapped rockhounding spots in Tooele County. Most commonly produces galena, pyrite, cerussite, malachite.
Map showing 19 rockhounding spots in Tooele County, Utah
Minerals reported in Tooele County
Spots in Tooele County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton mining district | 40.1710, -113.8127 | Public | |
| Dugway mining district | 39.9975, -113.1860 | Public | |
| Dugway Range | 39.9147, -113.0414 | Public | |
| Dutch Mountain | 40.2349, -113.8263 | Public | |
| East Erickson mining districtJoes Canyon Road | 39.9110, -112.5112 | Public | |
| Gold HillEast First Avenue | 40.1813, -113.8102 | Public | |
| Great Salt Flats |
| 40.7906, -113.6476 | Public |
| Great Salt Lake | 40.9768, -112.6824 | Public | |
| Ibapah Mountains | 39.9122, -113.8863 | Public | |
| Johnson PassSR 199 | 40.3372, -112.5727 | Public | |
| Lakeside Mountains | 40.9750, -112.8701 | Public | |
| MercurMercur Canyon Road | 40.3223, -112.2127 | Public | |
| OphirOphir Canyon Road | 40.3739, -112.2641 | Public | |
| SalduroDwight D. Eisenhower Highway |
| 40.7448, -113.8428 | Public |
| Silver Island MountainsCave Canyon Road | 40.9225, -113.7800 | Public | |
| Simpson SpringsSimpson Springs Road | 40.0359, -112.7767 | Public | |
| Stansbury MountainsFR 546 | 40.5176, -112.6374 | Public | |
| Tintic Prince MineMill Canyon Road | 39.9982, -112.1791 | Public | |
| Topliff Hill | 40.1280, -112.1748 | Public |
Other rockhounding counties in Utah
- San Juan County21 spotsTop: Carnotite, Azurite, Malachite
- Beaver County18 spotsTop: Pyrite, Quartz, Azurite
- Grand County15 spotsTop: Pyrolusite, Agate, Jasper
- Juab County15 spotsTop: Fluorite, Beryl, Pyrite
- Millard County15 spotsTop: Garnet, Chalcedony, Idocrase
- Emery County12 spotsTop: Carnotite, Agate, Chalcedony
Tooele County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Tooele County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 19 rockhounding spots in Tooele County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Tooele County?+
Spots in Tooele County most often produce Galena, Pyrite, Cerussite, Malachite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Tooele County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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