Kimball Valley: Anhydrite & Gypsum Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Kimball Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Kane County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.16233, -112.09489

Geology at Kimball Valley

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alluvium that formed within roughly the last 129,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Late Pleistocene to Holocene)
Elevation: 5,390 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Kimball Valley

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PARIA RS station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Kimball Valley

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Kimball Valley

Kimball Valley 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.

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Kimball Valley FAQ

Where is Kimball Valley?+

Kimball Valley is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.16233, -112.09489.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kimball Valley?+

Kimball Valley is reported to produce Anhydrite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Kimball Valley?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Kimball Valley?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Kimball Valley?+

The most comfortable months at Kimball Valley are February to June.

How do I get to Kimball Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.16233, -112.09489 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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