Rockhounding Clubs in Utah, United States

Looking for a rockhounding club in Utah? This page lists 6 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Utah. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.

Rockhounding Clubs in Cedar City

Southern Utah Rock Club
RMFMS
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Rockhounding Clubs in Mendon

Cache Rock and Gem Club
Gems/Minerals · RMFMS
2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM
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Rockhounding Clubs in Midvale

Wasatch Gem Society
RMFMS
3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 PM
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Rockhounding Clubs in Provo

Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society
Gems/Minerals · RMFMS
Last Wednesday of the month, January-May, September, and October, 7:00 PM
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Rockhounding Clubs in Salt Lake City

Mineral Collectors of Utah
Minerals · RMFMS
3rd Wednesday of each month (except December), 6:30 PM
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Rockhounding Clubs in Tooele

Tooele Gem & Mineral Society
RMFMS
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM (no meeting in July; August meeting is the annual Steak Fry; December meeting is the Christmas Party)
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How to choose a club near you

Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.

Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Utah.

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