Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah
23 mapped rockhounding spots in Grand County. Most commonly produces agate, pyrolusite, chert, jasper.
Every rockhounding spot in Grand County
Miner's BasinGrand County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Calcite, Chalcedony +8
Salt ValleyGrand County, UtahPermission required · Azurite, Carnallite, Gold +6- Thompson SpringsGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Agatized Clam, Anhydrite +5
- Thompson SpringsGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Agatized Clam, Jasper +5
- AgateGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +4
- Colorado RiverGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +4
- Sevenmile CanyonGrand County, UtahPermission required · Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite +3
- SE Grand CountyGrand County, UtahPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
- The NeedlesGrand County, UtahPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Manganite +2
- Courthouse WashGrand County, UtahPermission required · Barite, Calcite, Limonite +1
- Hills by Colorado RiverGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agatized Clam, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone +1
- Poison StripGrand County, UtahCheck locally · Carnotite, Agate, Petrified Wood +1
- Tenmile WashGrand County, UtahPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Pyrolusite
- Bald MesaGrand County, UtahPublic access · Gold, Pyrolusite
- Colorado RiverGrand County, UtahPublic access · Chromite, Gold
- Little ValleyGrand County, UtahPublic access · Limonite, Pyrolusite
- Bartlett WashGrand County, UtahPublic access · Chert
- Bartlett WashGrand County, UtahPublic access · Chert
- Dewey Bridge AgateGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate
- Monitor ButteGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate
- Owl Draw AgateGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate
- Pigeon Blood AgatesGrand County, UtahPublic access · Agate
- Yellow Cat FlatGrand County, UtahPublic access · Carnotite
Minerals reported in Grand County
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Grand County. A natural extension if Grand County is already on your trip plan.
- Emery County~57 mi15 spotsTop: Carnotite, Agate, Jasper
- San Juan County~64 mi22 spotsTop: Carnotite, Azurite, Malachite
- Wayne County~79 mi5 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Uintah County~94 mi8 spotsTop: Azurite, Malachite, Agate
- Duchesne County~114 mi5 spotsTop: Fluorapatite, Wurtzilite, Albertite
- Sanpete County~117 mi8 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
Across the state line from Grand County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Utah.
Grand County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Grand County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 23 rockhounding spots in Grand County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Grand County?+
Spots in Grand County most often produce Agate, Pyrolusite, Chert, Jasper, Calcite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Grand 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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