Where to Find Silver in Utah: 112 Mapped Sites
Utah has 112 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Alta, Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districts, and East Erickson mining district. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 8 of the 112 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Silver Map: Utah
All 112 silver sites in Utah. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Utah
Silver rides hydrothermal veins, usually alongside galena and other sulfides, and enriches in the oxidized upper parts of old mining districts. Historic silver-district dumps are the practical hunting ground.
The richest reported sites in Utah: Alta, Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districts, East Erickson mining district, Fish Springs, Little Cottonwood-Big Cottonwood.
Of the 112 sites, 8 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Silver Sites in Utah
- Alta — Public Access
- Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districts — Public Access
- East Erickson mining district — Public Access
- Fish Springs — Public Access
- Little Cottonwood-Big Cottonwood — Forest Service
- Tunnel Extension No. 2 Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- American Fork — Forest Service
- Bueno Mine — BLM/Public Lands
- Gad Valley Lower Prospects — Forest Service
- Relief Shaft — Forest Service
- Silverado Canyon Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- South Fork Ophir Canyon Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Yellow Hammer — BLM/Public Lands
- Big Pass Blue Star, Strategic Metals Mine — 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
- Tom Moore Tunnel — Forest Service
- Annie Laurie Mine Sevier Mine — Forest Service
- Bullion Monarch — BLM/Public Lands
- Cave Mine Group — BLM/Public Lands
- Copper Mtn.Group — BLM/Public Lands
- Evelyn Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Fairday Shaft — BLM/Public Lands
- Francis 1 & 2 — BLM/Public Lands
- Gold Bond Property — BLM/Public Lands
- Gold Star Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Horseshoe Hill Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
- Julie Claim Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
- Lucky Boy — Forest Service
- Lucky Boy Prospect — Forest Service
- Rea Claim Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- Rising Sun Prospect — BLM/Public Lands
- South Hecla Mine — Forest Service
- Stansbury Prospect — Forest Service
- Stateline District — Forest Service
- Sunrise Canyon Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
- Tintic Copper — BLM/Public Lands
- Volcano Ridge North Prospects — BLM/Public Lands
Showing 50 of 112 sites — every site appears on the map above.
How to Identify Silver
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find silver in Utah?
Utah has 112 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Alta, Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districts, and East Erickson mining district. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Utah?
We have 112 documented silver sites in Utah, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver 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 silver?
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
What should I bring to collect silver?
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.