Pigeon Blood Agates: Agate Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Pigeon Blood Agates is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Anate Hills
Coordinates: 38.84246, -109.96402

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 Pigeon Blood Agates

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Pigeon Blood Agates

Pigeon Blood Agates 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.

Pigeon Blood Agates FAQ

Where is Pigeon Blood Agates?+

Pigeon Blood Agates is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.84246, -109.96402. Nearest road: Anate Hills.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pigeon Blood Agates?+

Pigeon Blood Agates is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Pigeon Blood Agates?+

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 Pigeon Blood Agates?+

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 Pigeon Blood Agates?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.84246, -109.96402 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Anate Hills.

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