Where to Find Chert in Utah
6 mapped chert rockhounding spots in Utah, across 3 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Grand County, Emery County, and Utah County. Chert is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Utah has several well-known rockhounding areas close enough to build a trip around: Topaz Mountain, the Dugway geode beds, the San Rafael Swell, and the trilobite beds near Delta.
Map of 6 chert rockhounding spots in Utah
Chert by county in Utah
Counties ranked by number of chert spots in our database.
Every chert spot in Utah
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Swell | Emery County |
| 38.9221, -110.5309 | Public |
| WoodsideDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Emery County |
| 39.2016, -110.3346 | Public |
| AgateCR 179 | Grand County | 39.0176, -109.2472 | Public | |
| Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway | Grand County | 38.6027, -109.5841 | Public | |
| SE Grand County | Grand County |
| 38.6512, -109.5572 | Public |
| FairfieldLewiston Road | Utah County | 40.2736, -112.1452 | Public |
Chert in Utah FAQ
Where can I find chert in Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 chert spots in Utah, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grand County.
Is collecting chert legal in Utah?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chert is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Utah, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best chert location in Utah?+
Grand County has the most chert spots in our database for Utah. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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