Agates near Salt Lake City, UT
17 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Salt Lake City report agate. The closest is Jericho, about 72 miles out (1 hr 29 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 17 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah
Closest agates spots to Salt Lake City
- JerichoJuab County, Utah72 mi · 1 hr 29 min drivePlume Agate
- Dugway mining districtTooele County, Utah86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Apatite
- Fort BridgerUinta County, Wyoming89 mi · 1 hr 51 min driveAgate, Jasper, Silicified Agate
- Thomas RangeJuab County, Utah97 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveAgate, Beryl, Chalcedony
- Drum MountainsJuab County, Utah102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveAgate, Jasper, Pyrolusite
- KemmererLincoln County, Wyoming103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveTurritella Agate, Chalcedony, Chert
Types of agates reported near Salt Lake City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate13
- Turritella Agate4
- Plume Agate1
- Silicified Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Salt Lake City
Sorted by distance from Salt Lake City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Salt Lake City FAQ
Where can I find agates near Salt Lake City?+
17 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Salt Lake City report agate. The closest is Jericho in Juab County County, roughly 72 miles away (1 hr 29 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Salt Lake City?+
17 of the 17 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 Salt Lake City do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 72 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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