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Rockhounding near Price, UT

209 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Price, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 162 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.

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Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Price

Most-reported finds near Price

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

Hunting something specific near Price?

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

Price rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Price?+
There are 209 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Price, Utah. The closest is Colton in Carbon County, roughly 9 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Price?+
Spots within driving distance of Price most commonly produce pyrite, malachite, galena, agate, azurite, limonite.
Is rockhounding legal near Price?+
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.
Are there free places to rockhound near Price?+
162 of the 209 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first. 3 are fee digs, where you pay and keep what you find.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Price?+
31 of the mapped spots near Price report quartz or amethyst. The closest is San Rafael Swell, about 49 miles out. For pay-to-dig, the nearest fee dig is Trilobyte Me! Quarry, about 96 miles away.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Price?+
Most weekend trips from Price 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.

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

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