Circle Cliffs — Rockhounding in Garfield County, Utah

Circle Cliffs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Garfield County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood, silicified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Garfield County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 37.99622, -111.12909

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah — Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey — collecting guidelines
SITLA — surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Circle Cliffs

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Circle Cliffs FAQ

Where is Circle Cliffs?+

Circle Cliffs is in Garfield County, Utah, at 37.99622, -111.12909.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Circle Cliffs?+

Circle Cliffs is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Circle Cliffs?+

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 Circle Cliffs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.99622, -111.12909 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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