Rockhounding in Iron County, Utah
10 mapped rockhounding spots in Iron County. Most commonly produces chalcedony, anhydrite, apatite, gypsum.
Map showing 10 rockhounding spots in Iron County, Utah
Minerals reported in Iron County
Spots in Iron County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Head AgatesBrian Head Peak Road | 37.6735, -112.8342 | Public | |
| Cedar CanyonCedar Canyon Road | 37.5945, -112.9124 | Public | |
| Cedar CityCedar Canyon Road | 37.6512, -112.9749 | Public | |
| Granite MountainIron Springs Road | 37.7340, -113.2350 | Public | |
| Iron Peak | 37.9125, -112.6907 | Public | |
| KanarravilleEast 200 North Street | 37.5362, -113.1703 | Public | |
| ModenaGold Springs Road | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Permission | |
| NewcastlePinto Canyon Road | 37.6585, -113.5434 | Public | |
| Table Butte | 37.8648, -113.4408 | Public | |
| Three Peaks | 37.7826, -113.3749 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Utah
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Iron County. A natural extension if Iron County is already on your trip plan.
- Washington County~37 mi6 spotsTop: Agate, Aragonite, Calcite
- Beaver County~46 mi19 spotsTop: Pyrite, Quartz, Azurite
- Piute County~67 mi8 spotsTop: Alunite, Barite, Pyrolusite
- Kane County~72 mi9 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Gold
- Millard County~93 mi16 spotsTop: Garnet, Chalcedony, Idocrase
- Sevier County~94 mi11 spotsTop: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Limonite
Across the state line from Iron County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Utah.
Iron County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Iron County, Utah?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 rockhounding spots in Iron County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Iron County?+
Spots in Iron County most often produce Chalcedony, Anhydrite, Apatite, Gypsum, Hematite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Iron County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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