From Simpson Springs, Dugway Geodes Bed, and Deep Creek Mountain to the areas of Newcastle and Central, we will explore the unique geological formations that make Utah a prime destination for geode hunters.

2020年2月7日 · Rockhounding Utah for Geodes, Fossils and More! Utah. This state is even known by some as the Rockhounding Capital of the United States. And hidden throughout the state, just waiting to be found are geodes. And in this guide I’ll give you the best places in Utah to find geodes and any other rocks and minerals that can be found in the area.

The Dugway Geode Beds are a Rockhounding hotspot. The most common mineral found within the geodes is quartz in various colors: clear (rock crystal), purple (amethyst), and pink (rose). Geodes are usually found below the ground surface. The best place to look for geodes is in areas that have been previously excavated.

Salt Lake City (August 3, 2022) – The Utah Geological Survey, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, has launched a new rockhounding application highlighting where to find rocks, minerals and fossils in Utah. An interactive map allows users to filter by interest and provides location descriptions, land ownership information ...

Western Utah is perhaps the best place in the entire state for rockhounding, thanks in large part to the world famous Dugway Geode Beds. The entire Dugway Range is a rockhounding hot spot, known not only for its geodes but fantastic specimens of many minerals including fluorite, garnet, topaz, and beryl.

Roughly 32,000 to 14,000 thousand years ago, a large body of water known as Lake Bonneville covered most of western Utah. The lake’s wave activity eroded the geode-bearing rhyolite and redeposited the geodes several miles away in the Dugway geode bed area as lake sediments.

Explore the resources below for rockhounding information. Materials include interactive web maps, collecting rules and regulations, rockhounding clubs, and Survey Notes articles.

Discover how and where to find geodes in Utah at the Dugway Geode Beds! This guide will give you all the info you need, from a Utah local.

The Dugway Geode Beds, located in Utah, are a popular destination for rockhounding enthusiasts. Known for its stunning geodes, the beds attract visitors from all over the world. The history of the Dugway Geode Beds is rich with geological significance, making it a prime spot for both amateur and experienced rockhounds.

Destinations throughout Central Utah provide the most diverse and unique rock hounding sites in the state. Popular finds include trilobites, gem quality topaz, red beryl, geodes and sun stones. Although rock collecting is permitted on most public lands for personal use, you need to research the area you plan to collect in. Be sure that a permit ...