Where to Find Amethyst in Utah
8 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in Utah, across 6 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 8 amethyst rockhounding spots in Utah
Amethyst by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw MountainsSR 21 | Beaver County |
| 38.2983, -112.9233 | Public |
| Lincoln GulchSR 21 | Beaver County | 38.2630, -112.8882 | Public | |
| San Rafael Swell | Emery County |
| 38.9221, -110.5309 | Public |
| Granite MountainIron Springs Road | Iron County | 37.7340, -113.2350 | Public | |
| MarysvilleWest Bullion Avenue | Piute County | 38.4494, -112.2304 | Public | |
| La Sal MountainsLa Sal Pass Road | San Juan County | 38.4282, -109.2585 | Public | |
| Dugway mining district | Tooele County | 39.9975, -113.1860 | Public | |
| Dugway Range | Tooele County | 39.9147, -113.0414 | Public |
Amethyst in Utah FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 amethyst spots in Utah, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Beaver County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst 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 amethyst location in Utah?+
Beaver County has the most amethyst spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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