Rockhounding in Washington County, Utah
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Washington County. Most commonly produces agate, aragonite, calcite, fossils.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Washington County, Utah
Spots in Washington County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Wash | 37.1010, -114.0240 | Public | |
| CentralSanta Clara Access Road | 37.4112, -113.6012 | Public | |
| HurricaneMoenkopi Drive | 37.2377, -113.3817 | Public | |
| HurricaneSandstone Mountain Trail | 37.2122, -113.3241 | Public | |
| Silver ReefSilver Reef Drive | 37.2541, -113.3715 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Washington County. A natural extension if Washington County is already on your trip plan.
- Iron County~37 mi8 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Apatite, Chalcedony
- Kane County~81 mi9 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Gold
- Beaver County~82 mi18 spotsTop: Pyrite, Quartz, Azurite
- Piute County~104 mi8 spotsTop: Alunite, Barite, Pyrolusite
- Garfield County~128 mi10 spotsTop: Agate, Gold, Monazite
- Millard County~128 mi15 spotsTop: Garnet, Chalcedony, Idocrase
Across the state line from Washington County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Utah.
Washington County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Washington County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Washington County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Washington County?+
Spots in Washington County most often produce Agate, Aragonite, Calcite, Fossils, Geode. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Washington County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Washington County rockhounding trip
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