Where to Find Opal in Utah
9 mapped opal rockhounding spots in Utah, across 6 counties. Opal forms when silica-rich water dries out in cavities. Utah packs an enormous amount of geology into one state.
Map of 9 opal rockhounding spots in Utah
Opal by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of opal spots in our database.
Every opal spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FriscoEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4497, -113.2764 | Public | |
| Lincoln GulchSR 21 | Beaver County | 38.2630, -112.8882 | Public | |
| AgateCR 179 | Grand County | 39.0176, -109.2472 | Public | |
| Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Grand County | 38.6027, -109.5841 | Public | |
| Thomas Range | Juab County | 39.7211, -113.1351 | Public | |
| MarysvilleWest Bullion Avenue | Piute County | 38.4494, -112.2304 | Public | |
| Fish LakeFishlake Scenic Byway | Sevier County | 38.5620, -111.7094 | Public | |
| Clifton mining district | Tooele County | 40.1710, -113.8127 | Public | |
| Gold HillEast First Avenue | Tooele County | 40.1813, -113.8102 | Public |
Opal in Utah FAQ
Where can I find opal in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 opal spots in Utah, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Beaver County.
Is collecting opal legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like opal 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 opal location in Utah?+
Beaver County has the most opal spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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