Rockhounding in Utah: A Field Guide to Fossils, Gemstones, Minerals, and GPS Coordinates for Mountain Digs, Canyon Collecting, and Public Land Exploration If you're heading into Utah hoping to find more than just dust and red rock—this is the guide you need. Whether you're after fossils hidden in old seabeds, garnets glinting in river gravel, or the quiet satisfaction of cracking open a thunderegg in the wild, Rockhounding in Utah will take you straight to the good stuff—with no guesswork . This isn't another vague guide full of general tips. It's built for 2025, packed with exact GPS coordinates , full-color location photos , and detailed site maps to help you confidently reach and identify Utah's most rewarding collecting spots. You'll get up-to-date, field-tested entries that lead you into the mountains, down into remote canyons, and out across public lands legally and safely. What’s inside: Verified rockhounding locations across Utah with GPS coordinates you can actually use - Full-color photographs showing rock types, dig areas, and what to expect at each site - 2025 updates to land access rules, travel routes, and safety considerations - Clear guidance on finding fossils, gemstones, minerals, and crystal formations - Information on terrain type, difficulty level, site history, and parking access - Notes on BLM land , public lands , and areas requiring permits - Tips on safe collecting, essential tools, and how to leave no trace From trilobites in Millard County to smoky quartz near the Wasatch, you’ll get the details that matter—what’s there, how to get there, and what to bring. No filler. No recycled info. Perfect for solo diggers, geology-loving families, and collectors at any level , this guide brings together the practical and the inspiring. And every location includes maps and coordinates you can trust , not just vague directions like “near a dry creek” or “off the side road.” Whether you're hiking into a canyon with a rock pick in hand or scanning a ridge for agates, this book will keep you focused, informed, and just a few feet away from your next great find. This is more than a guidebook. It's your 2025 passport to Utah’s buried beauty. Add it to your pack—and don't go rockhounding without it.