Thompson Springs — Rockhounding in Grand County, Utah

Thompson Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, agatized clams, anhydrite, carnotite, gypsum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand County
State: Utah
Nearest road: CR 146
Coordinates: 38.86572, -109.70446

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 Thompson Springs

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Agate
Agatized Clams
Anhydrite
Carnotite
Gypsum
Jasper
Jasperized Dinosaur Bones
Petrified Wood

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Thompson Springs.

Thompson Springs FAQ

Where is Thompson Springs?+

Thompson Springs is in Grand County, Utah, at 38.86572, -109.70446. Nearest road: CR 146.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Thompson Springs?+

Thompson Springs is reported to produce Agate, Agatized Clams, Anhydrite, Carnotite, Gypsum, Jasper, Jasperized Dinosaur Bones, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Thompson Springs?+

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 Thompson Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.86572, -109.70446 in Google Maps. The nearest road is CR 146.

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