Where to Find Agates near Pocatello, ID
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Pocatello report agate. The closest is Carey, about 81 miles out (1 hr 41 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 Pocatello
CareyBlaine County, Idaho · 81 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Moss Agate
Best spotLittle Wood RiverBlaine County, Idaho · 86 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper- Red Hills AgateButte County, Idaho · 103 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
- Best spotKemmererLincoln County, Wyoming · 124 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +4
- Malm GulchCuster County, Idaho · 135 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- Bruneau DesertOwyhee County, Idaho · 141 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Bakers HoleGallatin County, Montana · 144 mi awayPermission required · Agate- Thorofare WildernessTeton County, Wyoming · 145 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper, Opalized Wood +1
- Best spotChallisCuster County, Idaho · 145 mi awayPublic access · Red Agate, Banded Opal
- Blacks Fork CreekUinta County, Wyoming · 148 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Algae, Turritella Agate, Chalcedony +3
Types of agates reported near Pocatello
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate6
- Turritella Agate2
- Moss Agate1
- Red Agate1
Agates near Pocatello FAQ
Where can I find agates near Pocatello?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Pocatello report agate. The closest is Carey in Blaine County, roughly 81 miles away (1 hr 41 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Pocatello?+
8 of the 10 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 Pocatello do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 81 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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