Orderville: Septarian Nodules & Agate Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Orderville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include septarian nodules, agate, anhydrite, geode, gypsum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kane County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Upper Sand Wash
Postcode: 84755
Coordinates: 37.23917, -112.65077

Geology at Orderville

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alluvium that formed within roughly the last 129,000 years. Geodes weather out of their host rock and collect in gravels like these, where their round shape and light heft help them stand out.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Late Pleistocene to Holocene)
Elevation: 5,450 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 Orderville

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 48°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ORDERVILLE station (2 mi away).

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 Orderville

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Orderville FAQ

Where is Orderville?+

Orderville is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.23917, -112.65077. Nearest road: Upper Sand Wash.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Orderville?+

Orderville is reported to produce Septarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite, Geode, Gypsum, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Orderville?+

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 Orderville?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Orderville?+

The most comfortable months at Orderville are August to June.

How do I get to Orderville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.23917, -112.65077 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Sand Wash.

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