Kimball Valley — Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah
Kimball Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Kimball Valley in Kane County, Utah
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Kane County
- State
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.16233, -112.09489
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 Kimball Valley.
- Kitchen Corral WashKane County · 2 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Chalcedony
- PariaKane County · 9 mi awayAzurite, Cuprite, Malachite
- Paria RiverKane County · 26 mi awayGold
- Kanab CreekKane County · 26 mi awaySilicified Wood, Anhydrite, Gypsum
- CannonvilleGarfield County · 28 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- Kaiparowits PlateauKane County · 29 mi awayIlmenite, Monazite, Zircon
- GlendaleKane County · 29 mi awayAnhydrite, Gypsum
- OrdervilleKane County · 31 mi awaySeptarian Nodules, Agate, Anhydrite
Kimball Valley FAQ
Where is Kimball Valley?+
Kimball Valley is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.16233, -112.09489.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Kimball Valley?+
Kimball Valley is reported to produce Anhydrite, Gypsum.
Is collecting allowed at Kimball Valley?+
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 Kimball Valley?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.16233, -112.09489 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
