Glenwood: Geode Digging in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Glenwood is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, geode, gypsum, halite, selenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Race Loop
Coordinates: 38.78754, -111.95471

Geology at Glenwood

This spot sits on Arapien Shale, mapped as mudstone that formed roughly 175 to 160 million years ago. Concretions and geodes typically weather out of sedimentary beds like these, standing out as rounded, heavier-or-lighter-than-expected lumps.

Mapped unit: Arapien Shale
Age: 175–160 Ma (Middle Jurassic)
Rock types: mudstone
Elevation: 5,830 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 Glenwood

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RICHFIELD RADIO KSVC station (7 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Glenwood

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Glenwood FAQ

Where is Glenwood?+

Glenwood is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.78754, -111.95471. Nearest road: Race Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Glenwood?+

Glenwood is reported to produce Anhydrite, Geode, Gypsum, Halite, Selenite.

Is collecting allowed at Glenwood?+

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 Glenwood?+

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 Glenwood?+

The most comfortable months at Glenwood are February to November.

How do I get to Glenwood?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.78754, -111.95471 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Race Loop.

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