Rat Hole Canyon — Rockhounding in Uintah County, Utah

Rat Hole Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Uintah County, Utah. Reported finds include wurtzilite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Uintah County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Upper Bitter Creek Road
Coordinates: 39.59247, -109.16653

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 Rat Hole Canyon

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Wurtzilite

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Rat Hole Canyon FAQ

Where is Rat Hole Canyon?+

Rat Hole Canyon is in Uintah County, Utah, at 39.59247, -109.16653. Nearest road: Upper Bitter Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rat Hole Canyon?+

Rat Hole Canyon is reported to produce Wurtzilite.

Is collecting allowed at Rat Hole Canyon?+

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 Rat Hole Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.59247, -109.16653 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Bitter Creek Road.

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