Agates near Price, UT
26 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Price report agate. The closest is Castle Dale, about 26 miles out (33 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 26 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Price, Utah
Closest agates spots to Price
- Castle DaleEmery County, Utah26 mi · 33 min driveAgate, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Petrified Wood
- Cedar Mountain areaEmery County, Utah32 mi · 40 min driveAgate, Anhydrite, Carnotite
- WoodsideEmery County, Utah37 mi · 47 min driveAgate, Carnotite, Chalcedony
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, Utah49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
- San Rafael RiverEmery County, Utah54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveAgate, Anhydrite, Carnotite
- EmerySevier County, Utah64 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveAgate, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
Types of agates reported near Price
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate22
- Turritella Agate2
- Black Agate1
- Plume Agate1
- Silicified Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Price
Sorted by distance from Price. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Price FAQ
Where can I find agates near Price?+
26 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Price report agate. The closest is Castle Dale in Emery County County, roughly 26 miles away (33 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Price?+
23 of the 26 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 Price do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 144 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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