Meteorites Found in Utah: 28 Documented
Utah has 28 officially recognized meteorites — 2 witnessed falls and 26 finds. The largest, Drum Mountains, weighed 529 kg.
| Name | Classification | Mass | Fell / Found | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Mountains | Iron, IIIAB | 529 kg | Found | 1944 |
| Ioka | L3.5 | 31.5 kg | Found | 1931 |
| Duchesne | Iron, IVA | 22.7 kg | Found | 1906 |
| Altonah | Iron, IVA | 21.5 kg | Found | 1932 |
| Park City | Iron, IIAB | 12.3 kg | Found | 1934 |
| Gunlock | L3.2 | 6.8 kg | Found | 1982 |
| Great Salt Lake | H5 | 3.5 kg | Fell | 2022 |
| Great Salt Lake (b) | L4 | 3.2 kg | Found | 2022 |
| Canyonlands | H6 | 1.5 kg | Found | 1961 |
| Beaver-Harrison | L6 | 925 g | Found | 1979 |
| Salt Lake City | H5 | 875 g | Found | 1869 |
| Arches | L5 | 534 g | Found | 2001 |
| Poison Spring | Iron | 524 g | Found | 1971 |
| Salina | Iron | 235 g | Found | 1908 |
| Garland | Diogenite-pm | 102 g | Fell | 1950 |
| Greener Reservoir | H4 | 45 g | Found | 2004 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 004 | H5 | 37.5 g | Found | 2007 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 005 | H6 | 29.5 g | Found | 2007 |
| Tule Valley | L6 | 17.7 g | Found | 2001 |
| Sunstone Knoll | L6 | 15.6 g | Found | 1985 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 008 | L6 | 15 g | Found | 2014 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 003 | H5 | 10.7 g | Found | 2007 |
| Cricket Mountains | H6 | 10.6 g | Found | 1985 |
| Wah Wah Valley | L6 | 9 g | Found | 1986 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 001 | L5 | 5.1 g | Found | 2009 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 007 | EL6 | 3.2 g | Found | 2014 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 006 | H6 | 2.6 g | Found | 2007 |
| Tule Valley Hardpan 002 | H5 | 1.3 g | Found | 2009 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meteorites have been found in Utah?
28 meteorites from Utah are officially recognized in the scientific record — 2 witnessed falls and 26 finds. The largest is Drum Mountains at 529 kg.
Can I hunt for meteorites in Utah?
On BLM-managed public land, casual collecting is legal without a permit: surface finds, up to 10 lb per person per year, personal use only. National parks prohibit all collecting, and on private land the meteorite belongs to the landowner. Always verify land status before hunting.
How do I know if a rock is a meteorite?
Quick field checks: meteorites are unusually dense, most attract a magnet (iron-nickel content), fresh ones have a thin black fusion crust, and many show regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions). Slag and magnetite are the common false alarms.
⚠️ 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.
Coordinates are historical find locations from the scientific record, often approximate — not guaranteed collecting spots; verify land status and permissions before hunting. Source of record: Meteoritical Bulletin Database (Meteoritical Society).