Where to Find Amethyst in Utah

Utah has 8 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 6 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Best spotMarysvillePiute County, UtahPublic access · Cinnabar, Alunite, Albite +11
Best spotSan Rafael SwellEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite +6
Dugway mining districtTooele County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Apatite +12
Lincoln GulchBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Azurite, Calcite +12
Granite MountainIron County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Albite, Amethyst +10
Bradshaw MountainsBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Tourmaline, Tremolite +8
La Sal MountainsSan Juan County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Azurite, Bornite +6
Dugway RangeTooele County, UtahPermission required · Amethyst, Quartz

Standout amethyst spots in Utah

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for amethyst in Utah

Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.

Amethyst in Utah FAQ

Where can you find amethyst in Utah?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Beaver County, Tooele County, and Emery County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many amethyst spots are mapped in Utah?+

8 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.

Is it legal to collect amethyst in Utah?+

Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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