Where to Find Chalcedony in Utah

25 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in Utah, across 11 counties. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.

Map of 25 chalcedony rockhounding spots in Utah

Chalcedony by county in Utah

Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.

Every chalcedony spot in Utah

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
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
AgateCR 179Grand County39.0176, -109.2472Public
Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric HighwayGrand County38.6027, -109.5841Public
Miner's BasinMiners Basin RoadGrand County38.5456, -109.2816Public
SE Grand CountyGrand County38.6512, -109.5572Public
Cedar CityCedar Canyon RoadIron County37.6512, -112.9749Public
Granite MountainIron Springs RoadIron County37.7340, -113.2350Public
Drum MountainsRough Well RoadJuab County39.5711, -113.0359Public
Dugway RangeJuab County39.8944, -113.0802Public
Spor MountainEagle RockJuab County39.7588, -113.1974Public
Thomas RangeJuab County39.7211, -113.1351Public
Topaz Dome QuarryJuab County39.6966, -113.0987Public
Kitchen Corral WashKane County37.1358, -112.0934Public
Dog ValleyMillard County38.6648, -112.5798Public
Little Drum MountainsMillard County39.4625, -113.0303Public
Sevier LakeMillard County39.0166, -113.2891Public
Henry mining districtFlat Top RoadSevier County38.5246, -112.2399Public
Clifton mining districtTooele County40.1710, -113.8127Public
Dugway mining districtTooele County39.9975, -113.1860Public
Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek RoadUintah County39.8397, -109.4128Public
FairfieldLewiston RoadUtah County40.2736, -112.1452Public

Chalcedony in Utah FAQ

Where can I find chalcedony in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 25 chalcedony spots in Utah, spread across 11 counties. The strongest concentration is in Juab County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony 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 chalcedony location in Utah?+
Juab County has the most chalcedony spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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