San Rafael River — Rockhounding in Emery County, Utah
San Rafael River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Emery County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, anhydrite, carnotite, chalcedony, gypsum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing San Rafael River in Emery County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Emery County
- State
- Utah
- Nearest road
- Hatts Ranch Road
- Coordinates
- 38.90179, -110.37488
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of San Rafael River.
- San Rafael SwellEmery County · 9 mi awayAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
- Dry Lake WashEmery County · 14 mi awayPyrolusite
- WoodsideEmery County · 21 mi awayAgate, Carnotite, Chalcedony
- Cedar Mountain areaEmery County · 22 mi awayAgate, Anhydrite, Carnotite
- Temple MountainEmery County · 22 mi awayAnkerite, Carnotite, Dolomite
- South Temple WashEmery County · 24 mi awayAutunite, Carnotite, Corvusite
- Tenmile WashGrand County · 26 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Pyrolusite
- The NeedlesGrand County · 29 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Manganite
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