Where to Find Agates near Logan, UT
14 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Logan report agate. The closest is Kemmerer, about 70 miles out (1 hr 28 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Logan
Best spotKemmererLincoln County, Wyoming · 70 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +4
Fort BridgerUinta County, Wyoming · 81 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Silicified Agate- Blacks Fork CreekUinta County, Wyoming · 88 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Algae, Turritella Agate, Chalcedony +3
- GrangerSweetwater County, Wyoming · 99 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Green RiverSweetwater County, Wyoming · 111 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Sweetwater CountySweetwater County, Wyoming · 122 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +5
- FarsonSweetwater County, Wyoming · 127 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
- Rock SpringsSweetwater County, Wyoming · 138 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
JerichoJuab County, Utah · 138 mi awayPermission required · Plume Agate- Dugway mining districtTooele County, Utah · 139 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Apatite +12
- Dugway Geode BedsJuab County, Utah · 144 mi awayPublic access · Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony
- Dugway Geode BedsJuab County, Utah · 145 mi awayPublic access · Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony
- Steamboat MountainSweetwater County, Wyoming · 148 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Clifton mining districtTooele County, Utah · 150 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Azurite, Dolomite +11
Types of agates reported near Logan
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate8
- Turritella Agate4
- Dendritic Agate2
- Plume Agate1
- Silicified Agate1
Agates near Logan FAQ
Where can I find agates near Logan?+
14 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Logan report agate. The closest is Kemmerer in Lincoln County, roughly 70 miles away (1 hr 28 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Logan?+
12 of the 14 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 Logan do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 70 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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