Emery: Fossil Hunting in Sevier County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Emery is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sevier County, Utah. Reported finds include agate, jasperized dinosaur bone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Utah
Coordinates: 38.78373, -111.35921

Geology at Emery

This spot sits on Blue Gate Shale Member of Mancos Shale (main part), mapped as shale, mudstone, and and siltstone that formed roughly 100 to 66 million years ago. Sedimentary layers like these are where fossils are typically preserved, and fresh exposures after rain or in active cuts tend to produce best.

Mapped unit: Blue Gate Shale Member of Mancos Shale (main part)
Age: 100–66 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: shale, mudstone, and and siltstone
Elevation: 6,430 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Emery

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SALINA 24 E station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah, Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey, collecting guidelines
SITLA, surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Emery

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Emery FAQ

Where is Emery?+

Emery is in Sevier County, Utah, at 38.78373, -111.35921.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Emery?+

Emery is reported to produce Agate, Jasperized Dinosaur Bone.

Is collecting allowed at Emery?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Emery?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Emery?+

The most comfortable months at Emery are March to November.

How do I get to Emery?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.78373, -111.35921 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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