Brush Creek — Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah

Brush Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Uintah County, Utah. Reported finds include apatite, fluorapatite, francolite, phosphorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Uintah County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Brush Creek Road
Postcode: 84078
Coordinates: 40.48661, -109.38845

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 Brush Creek

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

Apatite
Fluorapatite
Francolite
Phosphorite

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Brush Creek FAQ

Where is Brush Creek?+

Brush Creek is in Uintah County, Utah, at 40.48661, -109.38845. Nearest road: Brush Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brush Creek?+

Brush Creek is reported to produce Apatite, Fluorapatite, Francolite, Phosphorite.

Is collecting allowed at Brush Creek?+

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 Brush Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.48661, -109.38845 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Brush Creek Road.

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