Comb Ridge — Rockhounding in San Juan County, Utah

Comb Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Juan County, Utah. Reported finds include arizona ruby garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Comb Ridge in San Juan County, Utah

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Utah
Nearest road
Comb Wash Road

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:

Found at Comb Ridge

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Comb Ridge.

Across the state line from Comb Ridge

Comb Ridge is close enough to the Utah border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Comb Ridge FAQ

Where is Comb Ridge?+
Comb Ridge is in San Juan County, Utah, at 37.30312, -109.65648. Nearest road: Comb Wash Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Comb Ridge?+
Comb Ridge is reported to produce Arizona Ruby Garnet.
Is collecting allowed at Comb Ridge?+
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 Comb Ridge?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.30312, -109.65648 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Comb Wash Road.

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