Where to Find Geodes in Utah
Utah has 6 mapped collecting spots that report geodes, 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 geode spot we track in Utah
OrdervilleKane County, UtahPublic access · Septarian Nodule, Agate, Anhydrite +3- GlenwoodSevier County, UtahPublic access · Anhydrite, Geode, Gypsum +2
- Simpson SpringsTooele County, UtahPublic access · Geode, Nodule, Morganite
- Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation AreaJuab County, UtahPublic access · Topaz, Trilobite Fossil, Geode
- CentralWashington County, UtahPublic access · Geode
- NewcastleIron County, UtahPublic access · Geode
Best counties for geodes in Utah
Ranked by the number of mapped geode spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the geodes identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Geode in the encyclopedia.
Geodes in Utah FAQ
Where can you find geodes in Utah?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County, Juab County, and Kane County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many geode 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 geodes 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 geodes 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.
