Rockhounding in Emery County, Utah
15 mapped rockhounding spots in Emery County. Most commonly produces carnotite, agate, jasper, chalcedony.
Every rockhounding spot in Emery County
Best spotSan Rafael SwellEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite +6
Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael districtEmery County, UtahPublic access · Anglesite, Azurite, Cerussite +8- San Rafael RiverEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Anhydrite, Carnotite +5
- Cedar Mountain areaEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Anhydrite, Carnotite +4
- Lucky Strick and other mines in San Rafael districtEmery County, UtahPublic access · Bieberite, Chalcopyrite, Galena +4
- Temple MountainEmery County, UtahPublic access · Ankerite, Carnotite, Dolomite +4
- WoodsideEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Carnotite, Chalcedony +4
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, UtahPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Nodule +1
- South Temple WashEmery County, UtahPublic access · Autunite, Carnotite, Corvusite +1
- Castle DaleEmery County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Petrified Wood
- Dry Lake WashEmery County, UtahPublic access · Pyrolusite
- San Rafael RiverEmery County, UtahPublic access · Sulfur
- San Rafael Swell CelestiteEmery County, UtahPublic access · Celestite
- San Rafael Swell CelestiteEmery County, UtahPublic access · Celestite
Table MountainEmery County, UtahPermission required · Carnotite
Emery County rockhounding photos
Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.
Minerals reported in Emery County
Standout in Emery County
Hand-picked spot in Emery County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Emery County. A natural extension if Emery County is already on your trip plan.
- Wayne County~46 mi5 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Grand County~57 mi23 spotsTop: Agate, Pyrolusite, Chert
- Sanpete County~61 mi8 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
- Sevier County~76 mi11 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Limonite
- Garfield County~85 mi11 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Gold
- San Juan County~94 mi22 spotsTop: Carnotite, Azurite, Malachite
Emery County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Emery County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 15 rockhounding spots in Emery County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Emery County?+
Spots in Emery County most often produce Carnotite, Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Celestite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Emery County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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