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Where to Find Agate in Utah

24 mapped agate rockhounding spots in Utah, across 11 counties. Agate is one of the most popular rockhounding targets in the United States. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.

Map of 24 agate rockhounding spots in Utah

Agate by county in Utah

Counties ranked by number of agate spots in our database.

Every agate spot in Utah

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Castle DaleCedar Hollow TrailEmery County39.2274, -110.8866Public
Cedar Mountain areaGreen River CutoffEmery County39.1599, -110.6158Public
San Rafael RiverHatts Ranch RoadEmery County38.9018, -110.3749Public
San Rafael SwellEmery County38.9221, -110.5309Public
WoodsideDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric HighwayEmery County39.2016, -110.3346Public
Circle CliffsGarfield County37.9962, -111.1291Public
EscalanteEscalante River TrailGarfield County37.7782, -111.5744Public
AgateCR 179Grand County39.0176, -109.2472Public
Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric HighwayGrand County38.6027, -109.5841Public
SE Grand CountyGrand County38.6512, -109.5572Public
Thompson SpringsCR 146Grand County38.8657, -109.7045Public
Thompson SpringsCR 164Grand County38.8370, -109.5310Public
Cedar CityCedar Canyon RoadIron County37.6512, -112.9749Public
Drum MountainsRough Well RoadJuab County39.5711, -113.0359Public
Thomas RangeJuab County39.7211, -113.1351Public
OrdervilleUpper Sand WashKane County37.2392, -112.6508Public
EmerySevier County
  • Agate
  • Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
38.7837, -111.3592Public
Clifton mining districtTooele County40.1710, -113.8127Public
Dugway mining districtTooele County39.9975, -113.1860Public
Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek RoadUintah County39.8397, -109.4128Public
Beaver Dam WashWashington County37.1010, -114.0240Public
HanksvilleFairview Ranch RoadWayne County38.3615, -110.7113Public
HanksvilleOld Highway RoadWayne County38.3738, -110.7812Public
TorreyNorth 300 East StreetWayne County
  • Agate
  • Jasper
  • Petrified Dinosaur Bone
  • Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
38.3051, -111.4093Public

Agate in Utah FAQ

Where can I find agate in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 24 agate spots in Utah, spread across 11 counties. The strongest concentration is in Emery County.
Is collecting agate legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best agate location in Utah?+
Emery County has the most agate spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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