Castle Dale — Rockhounding in Emery County, Utah

Castle Dale is a mapped rockhounding spot in Emery County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, agatized dinosaur bone, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Emery County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Cedar Hollow Trail
Coordinates: 39.22744, -110.88663

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.

Found at Castle Dale

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Agate
Agatized Dinosaur Bone
Petrified Wood

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Castle Dale.

Castle Dale FAQ

Where is Castle Dale?+

Castle Dale is in Emery County, Utah, at 39.22744, -110.88663. Nearest road: Cedar Hollow Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Castle Dale?+

Castle Dale is reported to produce Agate, Agatized Dinosaur Bone, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Castle Dale?+

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.

How do I get to Castle Dale?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.22744, -110.88663 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cedar Hollow Trail.

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