Where to Find Jasper in Utah

22 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Utah, across 12 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.

Map of 22 jasper rockhounding spots in Utah

Jasper by county in Utah

Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.

Every jasper spot in Utah

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Beaver Lake MountainsBeaver County38.5463, -113.0866Public
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
Hills by Colorado RiverCR 176Grand County
  • Agatized Clams
  • Agatized Dinosaur Bones
  • Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
  • Jasper
38.9688, -109.2623Public
Thompson SpringsCR 146Grand County38.8657, -109.7045Public
Thompson SpringsCR 164Grand County38.8370, -109.5310Public
Cedar CityCedar Canyon RoadIron County37.6512, -112.9749Public
Drum MountainsRough Well RoadJuab County39.5711, -113.0359Public
Tintic MountainsOld Highway RoadJuab County39.9123, -112.1311Public
Little Drum MountainsMillard County39.4625, -113.0303Public
Fountain GreenSanpete County39.6259, -111.5735Public
East Erickson mining districtJoes Canyon RoadTooele County39.9110, -112.5112Public
Sweet Water CanyonBitter Creek RoadUintah County39.8397, -109.4128Public
Beaver Dam WashWashington County37.1010, -114.0240Public
HanksvilleFairview Ranch RoadWayne County38.3615, -110.7113Public
HanksvilleOld Highway RoadWayne County38.3738, -110.7812Public
TorreyNorth 300 East StreetWayne County
  • Agate
  • Jasper
  • Petrified Dinosaur Bone
  • Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
38.3051, -111.4093Public

Jasper in Utah FAQ

Where can I find jasper in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 22 jasper spots in Utah, spread across 12 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grand County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in Utah?+
Grand County has the most jasper spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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