Where to Find Geodes near Cedar City, UT
5 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cedar City report geode. The closest is Newcastle, about 26 miles out (33 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Cedar City
NewcastleIron County, Utah · 26 mi awayPublic access · Geode- CentralWashington County, Utah · 35 mi awayPublic access · Geode
- OrdervilleKane County, Utah · 38 mi awayPublic access · Septarian Nodule, Agate, Anhydrite +3
- GlenwoodSevier County, Utah · 97 mi awayPublic access · Anhydrite, Geode, Gypsum +2
- Topaz Mountain Rockhound Recreation AreaJuab County, Utah · 137 mi awayPublic access · Topaz, Trilobite Fossil, Geode
Geodes near Cedar City FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Cedar City?+
5 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cedar City report geode. The closest is Newcastle in Iron County, roughly 26 miles away (33 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Cedar City?+
5 of the 5 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Cedar City do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 137 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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