Where to Find Agates near St. George, UT
10 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of St. George
Beaver Dam WashWashington County, Utah · 25 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper- Upper Enterprise DamWashington County, Utah · 33 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Cedar CityIron County, Utah · 50 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah · 51 mi awayPublic access · Septarian Nodule, Agate, Anhydrite +3
- Brian Head AgatesIron County, Utah · 57 mi awayPublic access · Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony
- Agate HillGarfield County, Utah · 83 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
- Blue ValleyBeaver County, Utah · 91 mi awayPublic access · Black Agate
EscalanteGarfield County, Utah · 119 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Agate, Monazite +1- TorreyWayne County, Utah · 145 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Dinosaur Bone +1
- Circle CliffsGarfield County, Utah · 147 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
Types of agates reported near St. George
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate8
- Black Agate1
- Dendritic Agate1
- Moss Agate1
Agates near St. George FAQ
Where can I find agates near St. George?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. George report agate. The closest is Beaver Dam Wash in Washington 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?+
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 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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