Where to Find Banded Agate
27 mapped banded agate spots across 14 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Banded Agate is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped banded agate spot
Best spotOmahaDouglas County, NebraskaPublic access · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +5
Best spotAlvaWoods County, OklahomaPermission required · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2
Best spotCarlisleCumberland County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Banded Agate, Quartz, Jasper +1
Best spotWessonCopiah County, MississippiPublic access · Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
Best spotAdams CountyAdams County, MississippiPublic access · Banded Agate
Best spotYork AreaGreenlee County, ArizonaPublic access · Fire Agate, Banded Agate, Carnelian +1
Pompton LakesPassaic County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Amethyst, Barite +12- Prospect Park QuarryPassaic County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Amethyst, Barite +12
Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County, New JerseyPermission required · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11- General Area (Hudson/Passaic)Hudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- Snake HillHudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- The PalisadesBergen County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- Warren TownshipSomerset County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +6
- ConcordiaCloud County, KansasPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Banded Agate +2
- Green MountainFremont County, WyomingCheck locally · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Aventurine +2
- Hell CanyonCuster County, South DakotaPublic access · Banded Agate, Jade, Jasper +2
- Los LunasValencia County, New MexicoPublic access · Red Agate, Banded Agate, Apache Tear +2
- Pleasant Valley CreekCuster County, South DakotaPublic access · Banded Agate, Jade, Jasper +2
- Escondido CanyonLos Angeles County, CaliforniaPublic access · Amethyst Geode, Banded Agate, Moss Agate +1
- Calapooia River & Ames CreekLinn County, OregonPublic access · Banded Agate, Geode, Silicified Wood
- ClarksvilleHabersham County, GeorgiaPublic access · Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Grouse CreekWashington County, IdahoPublic access · Banded Agate, Iris Agate, Chalcedony
- Tick CanyonLos Angeles County, CaliforniaPublic access · Chalcedony, Banded Agate, Bloodstone
- KingstonBartow County, GeorgiaPublic access · Banded Agate, Jasper
- San Francisco RiverCatron County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Banded Agate
- State Fish HatcheryChattooga County, GeorgiaPublic access · Banded Agate, Agate
- Meyers CoverLemhi County, IdahoPublic access · Banded Agate
Top regions for banded agate
United States
27 spots · 14 regionsBanded Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find banded agate?+
New Jersey, Georgia, California have the highest concentrations of banded agate in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many banded agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
27 mapped spots across 14 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect banded agate on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like banded agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify banded agate in the field?+
Field identification of banded agate comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt banded agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
