Dragon — Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah

Dragon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Uintah County, Utah. Reported finds include gilsonite, uintaite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Uintah County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Dragon Canyon Road
Coordinates: 39.78654, -109.07548

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 Dragon

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

Gilsonite
Uintaite

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Dragon FAQ

Where is Dragon?+

Dragon is in Uintah County, Utah, at 39.78654, -109.07548. Nearest road: Dragon Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dragon?+

Dragon is reported to produce Gilsonite, Uintaite.

Is collecting allowed at Dragon?+

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 Dragon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.78654, -109.07548 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dragon Canyon Road.

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