Where to Find Agates near Cedar City, UT
15 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cedar City report agate. The closest is Cedar City, about 5 miles out (6 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Cedar City
Cedar CityIron County, Utah · 5 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2- Brian Head AgatesIron County, Utah · 12 mi awayPublic access · Dendritic Agate, Chalcedony
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah · 38 mi awayPublic access · Septarian Nodule, Agate, Anhydrite +3
- Agate HillGarfield County, Utah · 40 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
- Blue ValleyBeaver County, Utah · 42 mi awayPublic access · Black Agate
- Upper Enterprise DamWashington County, Utah · 45 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Beaver Dam WashWashington County, Utah · 66 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
EscalanteGarfield County, Utah · 82 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Dinosaur Bone, Agate, Monazite +1- TorreyWayne County, Utah · 100 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Dinosaur Bone +1
- Circle CliffsGarfield County, Utah · 108 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
- EmerySevier County, Utah · 120 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
- Drum MountainsJuab County, Utah · 131 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Pyrolusite +11
- HanksvilleWayne County, Utah · 133 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Best spotHanksvilleWayne County, Utah · 136 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood- Thomas RangeJuab County, Utah · 141 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Beryl, Chalcedony +5
Types of agates reported near Cedar City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate13
- Black Agate1
- Dendritic Agate1
- Moss Agate1
Agates near Cedar City FAQ
Where can I find agates near Cedar City?+
15 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cedar City report agate. The closest is Cedar City in Iron County, roughly 5 miles away (6 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Cedar City?+
13 of the 15 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Cedar City do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 5 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 141 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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