Where to Find Malachite in Utah: 175 Mapped Sites
Utah has 175 documented sites where malachite have been reported, and the best-known are Frisco, Lincoln Gulch, and Park City mining district. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 48 of the 175 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Malachite Map: Utah
All 175 malachite sites in Utah. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Malachite Are Found in Utah
Malachite forms wherever copper ore oxidizes near the surface, so old copper-mine dumps and green-stained outcrops are the reliable places. It often coats fracture faces in the host rock.
The richest reported sites in Utah: Frisco, Lincoln Gulch, Park City mining district, Vipont Mine, Big Indian Wash.
Of the 175 sites, 48 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Malachite Sites in Utah
- Frisco — Public Access
- Lincoln Gulch — Public Access
- Park City mining district — Public Access
- Vipont Mine — Public Access
- Big Indian Wash — Public Access
- Bullion Canyon — Public Access
- Cactus Mine — Public Access
- Clifton mining district — Public Access
- Desert Mountain — Public Access
- Drum Mountains — Public Access
- Gold Hill — Public Access
- Pilot Range — Public Access
- Star Range — Public Access
- Big Cottonwood mining district — Public Access
- Granite Mountain — Public Access
- Tintic Mountains — Public Access
- Antelope Island — Public Access
- Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael district — Public Access
- Miner's Basin — Public Access
- Little Cottonwood-Big Cottonwood — Forest Service
- Rocky Range — Public Access
- Tunnel Extension No. 2 Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit — Public Access
- American Fork — Forest Service
- Bueno Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Deep Creek Mountains — Public Access
- Gad Valley Lower Prospects — Forest Service
- Gold Hill (Clifton) District — BLM/Public Lands
- La Sal Mountains — Public Access
- Little Drum Mountains — Public Access
- Promontory Mountains — Public Access
- Relief Shaft — Forest Service
- Salt Valley — Public Access
- Silverado Canyon Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- South Fork Ophir Canyon Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Yellow Hammer — BLM/Public Lands
- Calumet District — BLM/Public Lands
- Christmas Mining Co — BLM/Public Lands
- Copper Bloom Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Crypto Mineral Deposit — BLM/Public Lands
- Cyclone Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Dome Hill Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Monte Del Rey Mine — Forest Service
- Overland Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Plata Azul — Forest Service
- Silver King Prospect — Forest Service
- Silver Lake Ne Adits No.2 — Forest Service
- Singleton Canyon Area — BLM/Public Lands
- St. Patrick Prospect — Forest Service
- Tate Prospect — Forest Service
Showing 50 of 175 sites — every site appears on the map above.
How to Identify Malachite
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find malachite in Utah?
Utah has 175 mapped sites where malachite have been reported. The best-known are Frisco, Lincoln Gulch, and Park City mining district. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many malachite sites are mapped in Utah?
We have 175 documented malachite sites in Utah, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect malachite in Utah?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify malachite?
Malachite is unmistakably green — from bright emerald crusts to dark banded masses — with a silky-to-dull luster and a pale green streak. It is soft (3.5–4, scratches with a knife easily) and fizzes gently in vinegar. Banded, rounded (botryoidal) surfaces are classic. Blue azurite alongside it is a bonus find from the same chemistry.
What should I bring to collect malachite?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.