Where to Find Aragonite in Utah
Utah has 6 mapped collecting spots that report aragonite, spread across 6 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every aragonite spot we track in Utah
Best spotGreat Salt LakeTooele County, UtahPublic access · Aragonite, Bloedite, Gypsum +3
Bradshaw MountainsBeaver County, UtahPublic access · Amethyst, Tourmaline, Tremolite +8- Great Salt LakeSalt Lake County, UtahPublic access · Aragonite, Bloedite, Gypsum +3
- Great Salt LakeBox Elder County, UtahPublic access · Aragonite, Bloedite, Glauberite +2
- Great Salt LakeDavis County, UtahPublic access · Aragonite, Bloedite, Glauberite +2
- HurricaneWashington County, UtahPublic access · Aragonite, Calcite, Hydrozincite
Standout aragonite spots in Utah
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for aragonite in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped aragonite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the aragonite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Aragonite in the encyclopedia.
Aragonite in Utah FAQ
Where can you find aragonite in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Beaver County, Box Elder County, and Davis County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many aragonite spots are mapped in Utah?+
6 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 aragonite 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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt aragonite in Utah with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
