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Rockhounding near Moab, UT

101 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Moab — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Moab, Utah

Closest rockhounding spots to Moab

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Moab

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Moab?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Moab to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Moab

Sorted by distance from Moab. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Colorado RiverDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric HighwayGrand County38.6027, -109.5841Public
SE Grand CountyGrand County38.6512, -109.5572Permission
Courthouse WashGrand County38.6572, -109.6350Permission
Sevenmile CanyonCircle-OGrand County38.6669, -109.6398Permission
Moab ValleyLa Sal Loop RoadSan Juan County38.4771, -109.4386Public
Salt ValleyDelicate Arch RoadGrand County38.7305, -109.5251Permission
Bald MesaBald Mesa Electric Users RoadGrand County38.5223, -109.3252Public
Brumley RidgeBrumley Ridge TrailSan Juan County38.4784, -109.3323Public
Chess RidgeBrumley Loop TrailSan Juan County38.4744, -109.3235Public
Miner's BasinMiners Basin RoadGrand County38.5456, -109.2816Public
Little ValleyJurassic TrailGrand County38.7821, -109.7300Public
Thompson SpringsCR 164Grand County38.8370, -109.5310Public
Browns HoleBrowns Hole RoadSan Juan County38.3499, -109.3627Public
La Sal MountainsLa Sal Pass RoadSan Juan County38.4282, -109.2585Public
The NeedlesThe Needle RoadGrand County38.6854, -109.9165Public
Thompson SpringsCR 146Grand County38.8657, -109.7045Public
Indian CanyonWhite Rim RoadSan Juan County38.2921, -109.7809Permission
Tenmile WashGrand County38.7714, -109.9310Public
Big Indian WashHomestake SpurSan Juan County38.2308, -109.2810Public
La Sal mining districtV2 RoadSan Juan County38.3414, -109.0638Public
Hills by Colorado RiverCR 176Grand County
  • Agatized Clams
  • Agatized Dinosaur Bone
  • Jasperized Dinosaur Bone
  • Jasper
38.9688, -109.2623Public
Colorado RiverBeards RoadGrand County38.9598, -109.2406Public
AgateCR 179Grand County39.0176, -109.2472Public
Dry Lake WashEmery County38.8240, -110.1259Public
Lisbon ValleyLisbon Valley RoadSan Juan County38.1578, -109.1483Public

Moab rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Moab?+
There are 101 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Moab, Utah. The closest is Colorado River in Grand County, roughly 3 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Moab?+
Spots within driving distance of Moab most commonly produce carnotite, agate, jasper, gypsum, anhydrite, azurite.
Is rockhounding legal near Moab?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Moab?+
Most weekend trips from Moab fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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