Crystals near Price, UT
30 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Price report crystal. The closest is San Rafael Swell, about 49 miles out (1 hr 1 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 30 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Price, Utah
Closest crystals spots to Price
- San Rafael SwellEmery County, Utah49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood, Amethyst, Carnotite
- Tintic Prince MineTooele County, Utah78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveGalena, Quartz, Pyrite
- Park City mining districtSummit County, Utah81 mi · 1 hr 41 min driveBarite, Calcite, Chlorite
- AltaSalt Lake County, Utah82 mi · 1 hr 42 min driveApatite, Biotite, Barite
- Little CottonwoodSalt Lake County, Utah82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveApatite, Alunite, Biotite
- Wells CanyonUtah County, Utah85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveCalcite, Quartz, Smithsonite
Types of crystals reported near Price
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Price
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Crystals near Price FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Price?+
30 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Price report crystal. The closest is San Rafael Swell in Emery County County, roughly 49 miles away (1 hr 1 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Price?+
28 of the 30 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.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Price do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 49 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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