Agates near St. George, UT
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. George report agate. The closest is Beaver Dam Wash, about 25 miles out (31 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 7 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of St. George, Utah
Closest agates spots to St. George
- Beaver Dam WashWashington County, Utah25 mi · 31 min driveAgate, Jasper
- Cedar CityIron County, Utah50 mi · 1 hr 3 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveSeptarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite
- Blue ValleyBeaver County, Utah91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveBlack Agate
- EscalanteGarfield County, Utah119 mi · 2 hr 29 min drivePetrified Dinosaur Bone, Agate, Monazite
- TorreyWayne County, Utah145 mi · 3 hr 1 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Dinosaur Bone
Types of agates reported near St. George
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate6
- Black Agate1
- Moss Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of St. George
Sorted by distance from St. George. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Wash | Washington County | 37.1010, -114.0240 | Public | |
| Cedar CityCedar Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6512, -112.9749 | Public | |
| OrdervilleUpper Sand Wash | Kane County |
| 37.2392, -112.6508 | Public |
| Blue Valley | Beaver County |
| 38.1745, -112.6156 | Public |
| EscalanteEscalante River Trail | Garfield County | 37.7782, -111.5744 | Public | |
| TorreyNorth 300 East Street | Wayne County | 38.3051, -111.4093 | Public | |
| Circle Cliffs | Garfield County | 37.9962, -111.1291 | Public |
Agates near St. George FAQ
Where can I find agates near St. George?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. George report agate. The closest is Beaver Dam Wash in Washington County County, roughly 25 miles away (31 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near St. George?+
7 of the 7 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 St. George do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 25 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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