BLM Offers Flag Stone Near Virgin at $40 Per Ton or $80 Per Pallet

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management announces the July 8 opening of the Stacked Stone Depot community pit, located on Sheep Bridge Road approximately 1 mile south of State Route 9 near Virgin in Washington County, Utah. The community pit has previously excavated and palletized decorative stone available to the public for purchase.

Current prices are $40 per ton or $80 per pallet, with a maximum purchase value of $2,000 per purchaser. Larger quantities may be available with additional coordination. Purchasers must pre-pay in person at the St. George Field Office (4001 Aviator Dr., St. George, UT 84790) where they’ll receive access instructions and requirements.

There are 1,752 pallets and approximately 3,500 tons of stacked stone available for purchase. Most pallets have deteriorated and no longer have safe lifting points. Purchasers are responsible for providing their own method to safely remove and transport the stone.

Removal is limited to existing palletized material; no new excavation is permitted. Purchasers must provide safe loading and transport equipment and assume all associated risks. The access road requires a high-clearance vehicle, and most small trailers can reach the site; large trailers are not recommended. All activities must remain within established pit boundaries. Vehicle travel is restricted to existing dirt roads and must not occur during wet soil conditions. Heavy equipment use requires additional coordination with the BLM for approval.

For more information, please contact BLM Project Manager Melanie Oberhelman at [email protected] or 435-558-5743.