Geodes near Ely, NV
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Ely report geode. The closest is Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area, about 99 miles out (2 hr 4 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 4 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Ely, Nevada
Closest geodes spots to Ely
- Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation AreaJuab County, Utah99 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveTopaz, Trilobite Fossil, Geode
- Simpson SpringsTooele County, Utah125 mi · 2 hr 36 min driveGeode, Nodule, Morganite
- NewcastleIron County, Utah132 mi · 2 hr 45 min driveGeode
- CentralWashington County, Utah145 mi · 3 hr 1 min driveGeode
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Ely
Sorted by distance from Ely. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation AreaWeiss Highway | Juab County | 39.6664, -113.1146 | Public | |
| Simpson SpringsSimpson Springs Road | Tooele County | 40.0359, -112.7767 | Public | |
| NewcastlePinto Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6585, -113.5434 | Public | |
| CentralSanta Clara Access Road | Washington County | 37.4112, -113.6012 | Public |
Geodes near Ely FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Ely?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Ely report geode. The closest is Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation Area in Juab County, roughly 99 miles away (2 hr 4 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Ely?+
4 of the 4 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Ely do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 99 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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