Agates near Cody, WY
23 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cody report agate. The closest is Meeteetse, about 28 miles out (35 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Map of 23 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Cody, Wyoming
Closest agates spots to Cody
- MeeteetsePark County, Wyoming28 mi · 35 min driveAgate, Jasper
- Bear CanyonCarbon County, Montana46 mi · 58 min driveGeode, Agate
- Big Horn RiverBig Horn County, Wyoming50 mi · 1 hr 2 min driveDry Head Agate
- Thorofare WildernessTeton County, Wyoming59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate, Jasper, Opalized Wood
- Pryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveFossils, Agate, Chalcedony
- WorlandWashakie County, Wyoming70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Red Jasper
Types of agates reported near Cody
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate18
- Moss Agate3
- Montana Agate2
- Dry Head Agate1
- Sweetwater Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Cody
Sorted by distance from Cody. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Cody FAQ
Where can I find agates near Cody?+
23 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cody report agate. The closest is Meeteetse in Park County County, roughly 28 miles away (35 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Cody?+
23 of the 23 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Cody do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 28 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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