La Plata area claims and mines — Rockhounding in Weber County, Utah
La Plata area claims and mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Weber County, Utah. Reported finds include galena, malachite, cerussite, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing La Plata area claims and mines in Weber County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Weber County
- State
- Utah
- Nearest road
- East John Freemont Drive
- Coordinates
- 41.44490, -111.67936
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of La Plata area claims and mines.
- Mineral PointCache County · 4 mi awayHematite, Quartz, Siderite
- Little Bear RiverCache County · 8 mi awayAnglesite, Azurite, Cerussite
- Bear River RangeCache County · 13 mi awayGalena, Malachite
- OgdenWeber County · 15 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- WillardBox Elder County · 15 mi awayStibnite, Galena, Hematite
- Woodruff CreekRich County · 17 mi awayPhosphorite
- Logan CanyonCache County · 21 mi awayCacotrichite, Galena
- Strongs CanyonWeber County · 21 mi awayGarnet
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