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Lion's Back Tracksite
Fossil collection site in the Kayenta, Grand County, Utah. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Moab
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 90 miles of Moab, Utah.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Moab, Utah, sorted by distance within about 90 miles.
Where can you collect near Moab?
Near Moab, Utah, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 90 miles of the city center — including 1 quartz & crystals, 2 agate & jaspers, 6 fossilss, and 2 gold & mineralss. The closest mapped spot is Lion's Back Tracksite (1.2 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Moab
| Central place | Moab, Utah |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 90 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Lion's Back Tracksite (1.2 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (1), Agate & Jasper (2), Fossils (6), Gold & Minerals (2), Other (13) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Moab
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Utah, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
AgateUT
Se Grand County
SE Grand County is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Silicified dinosaur bone, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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BariteUT
Courthouse Wash
Courthouse Wash is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Limonite, Pyrolusite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBorniteUT
Sevenmile Canyon
Sevenmile Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Uraninite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAnhydriteUT
Moab Valley
Moab Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Anhydrite, Carnallite, Gypsum, Halite, Polyhalite, Sylvite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsFossilUT
Moab Megatracksite, Site E
Fossil collection site in the Entrada Sandstone, Utah. Environment: eolian indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsAzuriteUT
Salt Valley
Salt Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Azurite, Carnallite, Gold, Gypsum, Halite, Limonite, Malachite, Pyrolusite, Sylvite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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GoldUT
Bald Mesa
Bald Mesa is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrolusite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Moab Airport Locality
Fossil collection site in the Cedar Mountain, Utah. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsActinoliteUT
Miner's Basin
Miner's Basin is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Actinolite, Calcite, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Hematite, Malachite, Limonite, Quartz, Azurite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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M.i.f. Adit, North And South
M.I.F. Adit, North and South is a known mineral occurrence in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Mc Cormick Adit
Mc Cormick Adit is a known mineral occurrence in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Double Standard Shaft, Adit
Double Standard Shaft, Adit is a known mineral occurrence in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Day And Peterson Claims
Day and Peterson Claims is a known mineral occurrence in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
View detailsFluoriteUT
Dewey Mine
Dewey Mine is a historic mining site in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite.
View detailsFossilUT
Hidden Canyon Overlook Tracksite
Fossil collection site in the Morrison, Utah. Environment: "channel". Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsLimoniteUT
Little Valley
Little Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Limonite, Pyrolusite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Yellow Cat Area
Fossil collection site in the Cedar Mountain, Grand County, Utah. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Thompson Springs
Thompson Springs is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Agate, Agatized clams, Jasper, Petrified wood, Corvusite, Selenium, Uraninite, Autunite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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La Sal Mountains
La Sal Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Azurite, Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla, Limonite, Malachite, Molybdenite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBariteUT
The Needles
The Needles is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Manganite, Pyrolusite, Rhodochrosite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsFossilUT
Upheaval Dome Tracksite
Fossil collection site in the Rock Point, Utah. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsCarnotiteUT
Indian Canyon
Indian Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Carnotite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMineralUT
Augua
Augua is a historic mining site in Grand, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Moab
Pins within about 90 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Moab
Closest sites by distance
- Lion's Back Tracksite — 1 mi · Fossil
- Se Grand County — 5 mi · Agate
- Courthouse Wash — 7 mi · Barite
- Sevenmile Canyon — 8 mi · Bornite
- Moab Valley — 9 mi · Anhydrite
- Moab Megatracksite, Site E — 11 mi · Fossil
- Salt Valley — 11 mi · Azurite
- Bald Mesa — 13 mi · Gold
- Moab Airport Locality — 14 mi · Fossil
- Miner's Basin — 15 mi · Actinolite
- M.i.f. Adit, North And South — 16 mi · Azurite
- Mc Cormick Adit — 16 mi · Azurite
- Double Standard Shaft, Adit — 17 mi · Azurite
- Day And Peterson Claims — 17 mi · Azurite
- Dewey Mine — 17 mi · Fluorite
Types of rockhounding sites near Moab
Browse by specimen type in Utah — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (1)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (2)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (6)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (2)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (13)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Moab area
Moab is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Utah. Within about 90 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Lion's Back Tracksite about 1.2 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Moab
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Utah with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Moab city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Moab includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Moab change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Moab — FAQ
Where can you collect near Moab?
Near Moab, Utah, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 90 miles — mainly 1 quartz & crystals, 2 agate & jaspers, 6 fossilss, and 2 gold & mineralss. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Moab, Utah?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 90 miles of Moab. The full Utah directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Moab?
The closest mapped spot to Moab is Lion's Back Tracksite (1.2 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Moab free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Moab?
Near Moab, documented specimen types include quartz & crystals, agate & jaspers, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Utah state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Moab?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Moab, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Moab?
Field collecting near Moab carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.