Wells Canyon — Rockhounding in Utah County, Utah

Wells Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Utah County, Utah. Reported finds include calcite, quartz, smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Utah County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Wells Canyon Road
Coordinates: 40.25705, -112.15615

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 Wells Canyon

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Wells Canyon FAQ

Where is Wells Canyon?+

Wells Canyon is in Utah County, Utah, at 40.25705, -112.15615. Nearest road: Wells Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wells Canyon?+

Wells Canyon is reported to produce Calcite, Quartz, Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Wells 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 Wells Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.25705, -112.15615 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wells Canyon Road.

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