Geodes near St. George, UT
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. George report geode. The closest is Central, about 22 miles out (27 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 4 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of St. George, Utah
Closest geodes spots to St. George
Every geode 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentralSanta Clara Access Road | Washington County | 37.4112, -113.6012 | Public | |
| NewcastlePinto Canyon Road | Iron County | 37.6585, -113.5434 | Public | |
| OrdervilleUpper Sand Wash | Kane County |
| 37.2392, -112.6508 | Public |
| GlenwoodRace Loop | Sevier County | 38.7875, -111.9547 | Public |
Geodes near St. George FAQ
Where can I find geodes near St. George?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. George report geode. The closest is Central in Washington County County, roughly 22 miles away (27 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near St. George?+
4 of the 4 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from St. George do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 22 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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