Silver Island Mountains — Rockhounding in Tooele County, Utah

Silver Island Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tooele County, Utah. Reported finds include azurite, barite, cerussite, galena, jamesonite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tooele County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Cave Canyon Road
Coordinates: 40.92251, -113.78001

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 Silver Island Mountains

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Silver Island Mountains FAQ

Where is Silver Island Mountains?+

Silver Island Mountains is in Tooele County, Utah, at 40.92251, -113.78001. Nearest road: Cave Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver Island Mountains?+

Silver Island Mountains is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Cerussite, Galena, Jamesonite, Malachite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Silver Island Mountains?+

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 Silver Island Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.92251, -113.78001 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cave Canyon Road.

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