Torrey: Fossil Hunting in Wayne County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Torrey is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wayne County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, jasper, petrified dinosaur bone, jasperized dinosaur bone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wayne County
State: Utah
Nearest road: North 300 East Street
Postcode: 84773
Coordinates: 38.30506, -111.40927

Geology at Torrey

This spot sits on Moenkopi Formation, mapped as sandstone mudstone that formed roughly 250 to 245 million years ago. Sedimentary layers like these are where fossils are typically preserved, and fresh exposures after rain or in active cuts tend to produce best.

Mapped unit: Moenkopi Formation
Age: 250–245 Ma (Early Triassic)
Rock types: sandstone mudstone
Elevation: 6,820 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 Torrey

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TORREY 7 E station (6 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 Torrey

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Torrey FAQ

Where is Torrey?+

Torrey is in Wayne County, Utah, at 38.30506, -111.40927. Nearest road: North 300 East Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Torrey?+

Torrey is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone.

Is collecting allowed at Torrey?+

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 Torrey?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Torrey?+

The most comfortable months at Torrey are March to November.

How do I get to Torrey?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.30506, -111.40927 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North 300 East Street.

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