Bartlett Wash: Chert Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Bartlett Wash is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.66342, -109.83943

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah, Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey, collecting guidelines
SITLA, surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Bartlett Wash

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bartlett Wash.

Across the state line from Bartlett Wash

Bartlett Wash is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bartlett Wash FAQ

Where is Bartlett Wash?+

Bartlett Wash is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.66342, -109.83943.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bartlett Wash?+

Bartlett Wash is reported to produce Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Bartlett Wash?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Bartlett Wash?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

How do I get to Bartlett Wash?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.66342, -109.83943 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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