Gemstones rockhounding sites in Utah

Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.

8 gemstones destinations in Utah.

Rockhounding sites in Utah — gemstones: 8 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gemstones rockhounding sites and the Utah state page.

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Gemstones collecting in Utah

Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.

We currently document 8 gemstones collecting sites in Utah. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Gemstones destinations in Utah vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

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Antelope Island

Antelope Island is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Azurite, Biotite, Chlorite, Chrysocolla, Epidote, Limonite, Magnetite, Malachite, Quartz, Sulfur, Zoisite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Bonanza Flat

Bonanza Flat is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Grossularite Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Comb Ridge

Comb Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Arizona Ruby Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Copper Gulch

Copper Gulch is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mammoth

Mammoth is a known mineral occurrence in Garfield, Utah, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gemstones.

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Mule Ear

Mule Ear is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Pyrope Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Painter Spring

Painter Spring is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet, Idocrase, Microcline, Orthoclase, Muscovite, Pyrite, Scheelite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Strongs Canyon

Strongs Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near UT. Reported specimens include Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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