Rockhounding in Iron County, Utah
10 mapped rockhounding spots in Iron County. Most commonly produces chalcedony, anhydrite, apatite, gypsum.
Every rockhounding spot in Iron County
Granite MountainIron County, UtahPublic access · Actinolite, Albite, Amethyst +10
ModenaIron County, UtahPermission required · Argentite, Gold, Limonite +5- Cedar CityIron County, UtahPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Iron PeakIron County, UtahPublic access · Andesite, Augite, Biotite +2
- Cedar CanyonIron County, UtahPublic access · Anhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum +1
- Three PeaksIron County, UtahPublic access · Apatite, Hematite, Lodestone +1
- KanarravilleIron County, UtahPublic access · Anhydrite, Autunite, Gypsum
- Brian Head AgatesIron County, UtahPublic access · Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony
- NewcastleIron County, UtahPublic access · Geode
- Table ButteIron County, UtahPublic access · Thunderegg
Minerals reported in Iron County
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Iron County. A natural extension if Iron County is already on your trip plan.
- Washington County~37 mi6 spotsTop: Agate, Aragonite, Calcite
- Beaver County~46 mi19 spotsTop: Pyrite, Quartz, Azurite
- Piute County~67 mi8 spotsTop: Alunite, Barite, Pyrolusite
- Kane County~72 mi9 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Gold
- Millard County~93 mi16 spotsTop: Garnet, Chalcedony, Idocrase
- Sevier County~94 mi11 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Limonite
Across the state line from Iron 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.
Iron County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Iron County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 rockhounding spots in Iron County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Iron County?+
Spots in Iron County most often produce Chalcedony, Anhydrite, Apatite, Gypsum, Hematite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Iron 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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