Poison Strip: Carnotite & Agate Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Updated August 2026

Poison Strip is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include carnotite, agate, petrified wood, carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Yellow Cat Road
Coordinates: 38.84790, -109.52869

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 Poison Strip

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Poison Strip

Poison Strip 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.

Poison Strip FAQ

Where is Poison Strip?+

Poison Strip is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.84790, -109.52869. Nearest road: Yellow Cat Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Poison Strip?+

Poison Strip is reported to produce Carnotite, Agate, Petrified Wood, Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Poison Strip?+

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 Poison Strip?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

How do I get to Poison Strip?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.84790, -109.52869 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Yellow Cat Road.

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