Dugway Geode Beds
Delta, Utah
About Dugway Geode Beds
A BLM-managed public collecting area in the West Desert of Utah where softball-sized geodes weather out of volcanic ash (tuff) beds. The geodes contain milky quartz, amethyst, and occasional clear optical quartz crystals. Access requires high-clearance 4WD. Bring water and overnight camping gear — the area is remote but spectacular. Free to collect up to 25 lbs/day.
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Dugway Geode Beds is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Delta, Utah. Visitors can dig for Quartz Geode, Amethyst Geode, Chalcedony, Celestine, Calcite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Dugway Geode Beds are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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