{"id":2193,"date":"2021-01-08T19:30:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T01:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=2193"},"modified":"2024-02-22T06:14:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:14:03","slug":"arizona-rockhounding-location-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/arizona-rockhounding-location-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:81.777777777778%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Arizona is one of the most prolific and exciting states in the country for rock and mineral collectors. Famous for its turquoise and copper deposits, Arizona is one of the first destinations everyone thinks of when it comes to rockhounding. Thousands of old mining dumps, productive stream beds, and pegmatite veins continue to draw collectors and adventurers from all over the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arizona is incredibly geologically diverse. The northern part of the state is part of the Colorado Plateau and is home to the world famous Grand Canyon. Most of the state is desert, and slopes gradually down to near sea level. Wherever you are in the state you aren&rsquo;t far from some interesting geology and prospective collecting sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to collect rocks in Arizona include the areas around Phoenix and Tucson, as well as smaller towns such as Cave Creek, Clifton, Morristown, and Kingman. These locations offer a diverse array of rock and mineral specimens such as agate, jasper, petrified wood, turquoise, and copper.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Symbols<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Mineral<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wulfenite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Metal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Copper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Turquoise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arizona: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/statesymbolsusa.org\/states\/united-states\/arizona\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2195\" style=\"width:-94px;height:-77px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-768x628.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"736\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20736'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='736'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2195 eager-load\" style=\"width:-94px;height:-77px\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-768x628.jpg 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turquoise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;ve already found a rock and you&rsquo;re not sure what it is, I would highly recommend checking out my <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/practical-rock-identification\/\">Practical Rock Identification System<\/a>.<\/strong> This bundle of information includes a book, videos, and online tools. It is, simply put, the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand rock identification system you&rsquo;ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read through my free <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-your-rocks-full-guide-with-helpful-tools\/\"><strong>rock identification guide<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-minerals-a-helpful-guide-with-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>mineral identification guide<\/strong><\/a> which are filled with useful information and tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through quite a bit of research and cross-referencing, I have compiled this list of some prospective locations in Arizona which I would recommend to people looking to do some rockhounding. These are mostly comprised of old mines, mineral prospects, and historically known rock and mineral collecting sites. For additional reading, I&rsquo;d highly recommend these book from Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LcvwMT\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding Arizona<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MDi0Tp\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Rocks and Minerals<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3a2DfXs\" target=\"_blank\">Gem Trails of Arizona<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cTcmXH\" target=\"_blank\">Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember that rock collecting locations are constantly changing. Specimens may become depleted from other collectors, the location may have been built on or altered, locality information in literature may be inaccurate, and property ownership may have changed hands. Though there are many locations listed here, this list is far from exhaustive. A location&rsquo;s listing here is not a guarantee of accuracy. <strong>Be safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect specimens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning on heading to the field, <strong>make sure you have all the gear you&rsquo;ll need!<\/strong> To get started, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>check out my recommended gear page<\/strong><\/a>. That page contains my full reviews for <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/rock-hammers-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>every Geologist&rsquo;s favorite rock hammer<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/backpacks-for-rockhounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>best hiking backpack I&rsquo;ve ever owned<\/strong><\/a>.<script><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arizona Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Important Disclaimer: <\/strong>I have not been to these locations myself, and I do not know if they are currently open for collecting. Use this resource as a guide to get you started. Follow posted signage and always get permission from the landowner to collect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1s-Gg9xdfLcWh6wqqk_P2JKm8G1iYBP_D&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>NOTE: All the locations listed in these tables are clickable, and will take you to the location on Google Maps.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phoenix, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire area around Phoenix is ripe with great rockhounding locations, but north of the city along the Black Canyon Highway is particularly prolific. The rivers and streams around the city are well known for producing quality specimens of agate, chalcedony, jasper, and gem quality copper-associated minerals. Note that the last location I list in this table has an especially rough GPS location, and my research indicates that it is very difficult to access (including an ~18 mile hike).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B042'40.2%22N+112%C2%B007'37.6%22W\/@33.7111774,-112.1292877,860m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d33.711173!4d-112.127099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skunk Creek, W of Black Canyon Freeway<\/a><\/td><td>Pink Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B055'09.9%22N+112%C2%B006'17.1%22W\/@33.9194274,-112.1069287,858m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d33.919423!4d-112.10474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streams in the New River area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B002'54.2%22N+112%C2%B008'36.2%22W\/@34.0483944,-112.1455887,857m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d34.04839!4d-112.1434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diggings just SE of Rock Springs<\/a><\/td><td>Gem-quality copper stained minerals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B038'37.3%22N+112%C2%B018'57.3%22W\/@33.6437044,-112.3180957,861m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d33.6437!4d-112.315907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravels of the Agua Fria River<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B053'13.1%22N+112%C2%B039'44.5%22W\/@33.8869794,-112.6645377,859m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d33.886975!4d-112.662349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Domingo Wash<\/a><\/td><td>Placer gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B040'15.5%22N+111%C2%B019'20.8%22W\/@33.6709611,-111.3229962,215m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.6709597!4d-111.3224494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In loose dirt W of base of second peak from S in Four Peaks, elevation ~6500&prime;<\/a><\/td><td>High-quality gem Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tucson, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tucson area is a great place for anyone looking to do some rockhounding. There are a wide variety of minerals available to collect if you know where to look, including copper minerals, pyrite, fluorite, calcite, and azurite. The Twin Buttes area just to the southwest of Tucson is a particularly prospective location for rockhounds, especially if you&rsquo;d like to try some nighttime searching for fluorescent minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks and Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/32%C2%B018'51.8%22N+111%C2%B007'19.7%22W\/@32.3143871,-111.1226922,219m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d5dfc33e8b51af:0xc63755e929b66f1a!2sYuma+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d32.3147967!4d-111.1217663!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d32.314386!4d-111.1221452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area just S of Yuma Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Willemite crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/31%C2%B052'39.8%22N+111%C2%B011'41.9%22W\/@31.8777205,-111.1971667,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d42ea9809c102b:0xf6aa0d711c661c83!2sSierrita+Mountains!3b1!8m2!3d31.877861!4d-111.195097!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d31.8777161!4d-111.194978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old mine dumps in the Sierrita Mts<\/a><\/td><td>Melanterite, Copper, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/31%C2%B054'23.0%22N+111%C2%B012'29.0%22W\/@31.906485,-111.211613,1482m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d31.9063889!4d-111.2080556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neptune Mine near Grays Spring<\/a><\/td><td>Fluorite, in veins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/31%C2%B052'01.3%22N+111%C2%B007'47.5%22W\/@31.8670325,-111.1320347,878m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sesperanza+mine,+arizona!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d31.8670278!4d-111.1298464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumps near Esperanza Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Copper, Molybdenum<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cave Creek, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to the northeast of Phoenix, the Cave Creek area offers some of the best rockhounding you can find in a small area in Arizona (and that&rsquo;s saying something). There is a great mix of rocks and minerals to find here, including agate, jasper, quartz, precious metals, and even thundereggs. This would be a great place to spend a day or two enjoying the sights while adding to your rock &amp; mineral collection. Note that it appears this area has been recently developed quite a bit so some of these locations may no longer be useful or accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B000'39.6%22N+111%C2%B050'42.6%22W\/@34.0109894,-111.8458574,269m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c7df1cfdc1b71:0x961d200468d29f80!2sRed+Rover+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d34.0105926!4d-111.8457048!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.0109875!4d-111.8451715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Rover mine<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcocite, Tetrahedrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B049'04.0%22N+111%C2%B059'18.7%22W\/@33.8177794,-111.9907197,859m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872b7d003dc196db:0x9653c5ba8beba0dc!2sGo+John+Trail,+Cave+Creek,+AZ+85331!3b1!8m2!3d33.844881!4d-111.9889748!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.8177752!4d-111.9885309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hill to W of Cave Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Red Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B049'32.5%22N+111%C2%B059'34.8%22W\/@33.8256831,-111.9935442,215m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x0!2zMzPCsDQ5JzMyLjAiTiAxMTHCsDU5JzM1LjAiVw!3b1!8m2!3d33.8255556!4d-111.9930556!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.8256819!4d-111.9929969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area around Go John Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Silver, Copper, Red Jasper, Blue Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B046'56.5%22N+111%C2%B059'52.5%22W\/@33.7823754,-112.0001037,860m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872b7d003dc196db:0x9653c5ba8beba0dc!2sGo+John+Trail,+Cave+Creek,+AZ+85331!3b1!8m2!3d33.844881!4d-111.9889748!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.782371!4d-111.9979147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek town<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Gold, Jasper, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B004'38.2%22N+111%C2%B042'26.2%22W\/@34.0772821,-111.7078302,214m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x872c7ae3826ca981:0xe669c095e51fcd5a!2sSheep+bridge!8m2!3d34.0776041!4d-111.7073763!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.0772811!4d-111.7072834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seven Springs-Bloody Basin Road<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B050'12.0%22N+111%C2%B045'07.4%22W\/@33.8366571,-111.7525992,215m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c7905c9c495cf:0x38541808a45c2218!2sHorseshoe+Lake,+Arizona!3b1!8m2!3d33.985786!4d-111.721169!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.8366561!4d-111.7520521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett Reservoir<\/a><\/td><td>Fluorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B054'22.7%22N+111%C2%B046'10.4%22W\/@33.9063167,-111.7703807,321m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c7905c9c495cf:0x38541808a45c2218!2sHorseshoe+Lake,+Arizona!3b1!8m2!3d33.985786!4d-111.721169!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.9063146!4d-111.7695622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quartz outcrop off of jeep road<\/a><\/td><td>Nodules, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B057'54.8%22N+111%C2%B043'03.4%22W\/@33.9652374,-111.7197867,858m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c7905c9c495cf:0x38541808a45c2218!2sHorseshoe+Lake,+Arizona!3b1!8m2!3d33.985786!4d-111.721169!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.9652333!4d-111.7175976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area S of Horseshoe Dam<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clifton, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northeast of Tucson near the New Mexico border lies Clifton, AZ, a small town with big rockhounding prospects. If you ask around locally you may be able to get the scoop on some locations to search, but I&rsquo;ve compiled quite a few historically known places below that have produced specimens of many minerals including agate, nodules, turquoise, chalcedony, fire agate, geodes, and jasper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B004'34.3%22N+109%C2%B017'29.7%22W\/@33.0761875,-109.2937687,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727f14e4ee13433:0x84807f4647f2b7f2!2sLimestone+Gulch!3b1!8m2!3d33.0728409!4d-109.2970162!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.0761833!4d-109.2915796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limestone Gulch<\/a><\/td><td>Gem-quality Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B004'24.9%22N+109%C2%B015'57.6%22W\/@33.0735755,-109.2681767,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727f3f671afa03b:0x8d8ba7bb1f04d6f7!2sMulligan+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d33.0720078!4d-109.2659042!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.0735712!4d-109.2659882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">N of Mulligan Peak<\/a><\/td><td>Purple Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B004'18.2%22N+109%C2%B016'13.5%22W\/@33.0717174,-109.2715617,459m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727f3f671afa03b:0x8d8ba7bb1f04d6f7!2sMulligan+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d33.0720078!4d-109.2659042!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.0717149!4d-109.2704031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W of Mulligan Peak<\/a><\/td><td>Nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B002'24.4%22N+109%C2%B017'09.1%22W\/@33.0401068,-109.2877124,733m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727f699c4046241:0x518dd2b0af854ee9!2sWard+Canyon!3b1!8m2!3d33.0403412!4d-109.29396!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.040103!4d-109.2858635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ward Canyon<\/a><\/td><td>Red Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B005'42.8%22N+109%C2%B022'43.6%22W\/@33.0952275,-109.3809747,867m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x8727ef8d47875e55:0x6df98c681d06f4fe!2sCoronado+Trail!8m2!3d33.162876!4d-109.36791!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.0952225!4d-109.378786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mine dumps along Coronado Trail<\/a><\/td><td>Chrysocolla, Turquoise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/32%C2%B057'40.4%22N+109%C2%B014'22.8%22W\/@32.9612185,-109.2418557,868m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d80b02627ad787:0x5e257e0ea1e092e3!2sThree+Way,+AZ+85534!3b1!8m2!3d32.945499!4d-109.2267!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d32.9612139!4d-109.2396673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater<\/a><\/td><td>Fire Agate, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B006'09.5%22N+109%C2%B003'38.5%22W\/@33.1026536,-109.0619712,502m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872786a19279ac59:0x8e9dbba249a34704!2sNM-78,+New+Mexico!3b1!8m2!3d33.1050728!4d-109.0420238!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.1026506!4d-109.0607023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Both sides of Mule Creek Road<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcedony Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/32%C2%B053'38.5%22N+109%C2%B012'46.4%22W\/@32.8940188,-109.2147381,739m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d80b51c7cc7881:0x8fa0741447e49a43!2sYork,+AZ+85534!3b1!8m2!3d32.8938289!4d-109.213204!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d32.8940155!4d-109.2128762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York Area<\/a><\/td><td>Fire Agate, Banded Agate, Carnelian, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B006'57.4%22N+109%C2%B016'04.2%22W\/@33.1159384,-109.269491,655m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727f2fcfe330acf:0x7ff54ac783edc017!2sSunset+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d33.1225633!4d-109.2264594!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.1159346!4d-109.2678346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foothills of Sunset Peak<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper (blue and black)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B009'18.1%22N+109%C2%B022'25.3%22W\/@33.1550385,-109.3758837,866m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x8727b12e52cd3193:0x75780dc6d2021da3!2sApache+National+Forest!3b1!8m2!3d33.5833889!4d-109.0839609!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.1550339!4d-109.3736949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. Forest<\/a><\/td><td>Blue Agate, Carnelian<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morristown, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to the northwest of Phoenix is the town of Morristown, where you can easily spend a day doing some rockhounding. You can find specimens of many rocks and minerals such as calcite, quartz, mica, garnet, feldspar, tourmaline, jasper, and agate. Be careful when wandering around this area however, as it&rsquo;s covered in cholla cacti. Don&rsquo;t get pricked when reaching for that pretty specimen that catches your eye!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B059'03.0%22N+112%C2%B021'51.8%22W\/@33.9841827,-112.3662065,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872ca4cadfce276b:0x1cd105c94f68eebc!2sCastle+Hot+Springs,+AZ+85342!3b1!8m2!3d33.9833663!4d-112.3604449!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.9841785!4d-112.3643912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsides<\/a><\/td><td>Mica, Garnet, Hornblende, Feldspar, Black Tourmaline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B057'12.1%22N+112%C2%B029'27.5%22W\/@33.9533513,-112.4931011,830m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872ca4cadfce276b:0x1cd105c94f68eebc!2sCastle+Hot+Springs,+AZ+85342!3b1!8m2!3d33.9833663!4d-112.3604449!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.953347!4d-112.490983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot Springs<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Schorl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B058'53.5%22N+112%C2%B021'44.8%22W\/@33.9815277,-112.3642748,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872ca4cadfce276b:0x1cd105c94f68eebc!2sCastle+Hot+Springs,+AZ+85342!3b1!8m2!3d33.9833663!4d-112.3604449!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.9815239!4d-112.3624388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area around hotel, in stream bed and nearby draws<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Agate, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33%C2%B048'35.3%22N+112%C2%B016'11.5%22W\/@33.8098024,-112.2720407,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!1m9!3m8!1s0x872ca59769642b5f:0x17d5f28c7d673db6!2sCastle+Hot+Springs+Resort!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d33.9827811!4d-112.3622298!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d33.809798!4d-112.2698517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Road along Agua Fria River<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz family gemstones<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kingman, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The area around the city in western Arizona is littered with old mines and prospects. There is an even greater variety of minerals here than in other parts of the state. There are also quite a few pegmatite veins that have yielded specimens of minerals like bismuth, beryl, and microcline. If you choose to check out any of these old mining locations be sure to, as always, get permission from landowners, don&rsquo;t go underground, and exercise caution at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B021'49.1%22N+114%C2%B011'30.2%22W\/@35.3636484,-114.1939187,843m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80ce7927e2533cc1:0xf6dd6fa249900132!2sEmerald+Isle+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d35.3622168!4d-114.1924556!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3636437!4d-114.1917302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emerald Isle Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Gold-colored Chrysocolla, Tenorite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B009'21.3%22N+114%C2%B004'54.9%22W\/@35.1559134,-114.0840977,846m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sBiMetal+mine+near+kingman+AZ!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.1559086!4d-114.0819091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BiMetal Gold Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Placer Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B016'10.6%22N+114%C2%B003'40.0%22W\/@35.2696134,-114.0633087,844m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80cddc1300936035:0xa6accfbcff04a560!2sKingman,+AZ!3b1!8m2!3d35.189443!4d-114.0530065!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.2696092!4d-114.0611199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kingman Feldspar Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Allanite, Microcline, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B024'11.9%22N+114%C2%B010'30.8%22W\/@35.4033131,-114.1757762,211m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80ce7f113f98c1d7:0x14268f8868fe5d36!2sMinnesota+Conner+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d35.4033269!4d-114.1752333!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.4033117!4d-114.1752288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 mi. NW of Kingsman, multiple mines<\/a><\/td><td>Arsenopyrite, Dufrenoysite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B018'17.7%22N+114%C2%B008'09.6%22W\/@35.3049314,-114.1381957,844m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80cdd7f91bc5f845:0x191e11ffb110b308!2sGolden+Gem+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d35.3049954!4d-114.1360648!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3049269!4d-114.1360069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Gem &amp; Vanderbilt Mines<\/a><\/td><td>Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Stibnite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/35%C2%B019'21.7%22N+114%C2%B012'18.4%22W\/@35.3226893,-114.2072749,836m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x80ce797929afb1c1:0x47ce1c34ec8529d4!2sMineral+Park!8m2!3d35.3226934!4d-114.2053378!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.3226848!4d-114.2051067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area of Mineral Park &amp; Cerbat<\/a><\/td><td>Kaolin minerals &amp; Turquoise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B053'49.7%22N+114%C2%B011'01.5%22W\/@34.8971494,-114.1859507,848m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80ce095ccddaed9f:0xc623a264596096b7!2sMeadow+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d35.0258369!4d-114.219121!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.897145!4d-114.1837621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area near Meadow Creek Pass<\/a><\/td><td>Fire Agate, Grape Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Congress, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The area of Congress junction is one of the best places in Arizona to collect rocks and minerals. You can find some nice specimens of minerals like agate, jasper, fluorite, and garnet. The area was once known to produce gold nuggets and placer gold, and although they are very likely depleted you may still be able to make some lucky finds if you search in the right places. Many of the old mines and mining camps are privately owned, so make sure to get permission to search and collect on their property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Locations<\/th><th>Approx GPS<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B009'13.3%22N+112%C2%B045'49.2%22W\/@34.1625139,-112.8138362,9386m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1536808!4d-112.7636629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On top of steep hill, 4.5 mi. east of US 89<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B009'13.3%22N+112%C2%B045'49.2%22W\/@34.1625139,-112.8138362,9386m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1536808!4d-112.7636629\">34.153681, -112.763663<\/a><\/td><td>Fluorite, Garnet, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B009'24.7%22N+112%C2%B044'10.4%22W\/@34.1568763,-112.7378496,638m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1568731!4d-112.7362182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area of old Stanton mining camp<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B009'24.7%22N+112%C2%B044'10.4%22W\/@34.1568763,-112.7378496,638m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1568731!4d-112.7362182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34.156873, -112.736218<\/a><\/td><td>Fluorite, Garnet, Gold, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B010'22.1%22N+112%C2%B042'37.6%22W\/@34.1728094,-112.7126327,856m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d333ff09be8d63:0x6d278123a7f6b620!2sRich+Hill!3b1!8m2!3d34.1722493!4d-112.7121219!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.172805!4d-112.7104439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On surface around Rich Hill<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B010'22.1%22N+112%C2%B042'37.6%22W\/@34.1728094,-112.7126327,856m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d333ff09be8d63:0x6d278123a7f6b620!2sRich+Hill!3b1!8m2!3d34.1722493!4d-112.7121219!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.172805!4d-112.7104439\">34.172805, -112.710444<\/a><\/td><td>Gold nuggets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B008'30.2%22N+112%C2%B041'24.3%22W\/@34.1417116,-112.6913857,510m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d334483f7f7efb:0x3872b3bcf160ea9f!2sOctave,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.1416945!4d-112.6898991!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1417091!4d-112.6900823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area of old Octave mining camp<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B008'30.2%22N+112%C2%B041'24.3%22W\/@34.1417116,-112.6913857,510m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d334483f7f7efb:0x3872b3bcf160ea9f!2sOctave,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.1416945!4d-112.6898991!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1417091!4d-112.6900823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34.141709, -112.690082<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B011'57.1%22N+112%C2%B051'12.5%22W\/@34.1991944,-112.8556577,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1991896!4d-112.853469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Congress Mine<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B011'57.1%22N+112%C2%B051'12.5%22W\/@34.1991944,-112.8556577,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1991896!4d-112.853469\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B011'57.1%22N+112%C2%B051'12.5%22W\/@34.1991944,-112.8556577,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d33a3e8f44eb85:0x45415a43d4990ffa!2sCongress,+AZ+85332!3b1!8m2!3d34.162526!4d-112.8507374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1991896!4d-112.853469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34.199190, -112.853469<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B032'41.3%22N+113%C2%B026'35.5%22W\/@34.5448142,-113.4447726,616m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x80d25dc4a5c9d0e5:0x8e3a6ef3b0c5264e!2sBurro+Creek+Bridge!8m2!3d34.5453244!4d-113.4435887!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.5448106!4d-113.4431885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under Burro Creek Bridge, Hwy 93<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B032'41.3%22N+113%C2%B026'35.5%22W\/@34.5448142,-113.4447726,616m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x80d25dc4a5c9d0e5:0x8e3a6ef3b0c5264e!2sBurro+Creek+Bridge!8m2!3d34.5453244!4d-113.4435887!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.5448106!4d-113.4431885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34.544811, -113.443189<\/a><\/td><td>Pink Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B012'45.5%22N+113%C2%B002'59.3%22W\/@34.2126434,-113.0519837,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d3185b6c9e2c5f:0x5ae7dd41197e2f8d!2sDate+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d34.2304612!4d-113.0175802!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2126391!4d-113.0497948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Date Creek area<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B012'45.5%22N+113%C2%B002'59.3%22W\/@34.2126434,-113.0519837,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x80d3185b6c9e2c5f:0x5ae7dd41197e2f8d!2sDate+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d34.2304612!4d-113.0175802!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2126391!4d-113.0497948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34.212639, -113.049795<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Garnet, Jasper, Limonite, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payson, AZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Right smack dab in the middle of Arizona and surrounding by National Forest, Payson is a great place for rockhounds to spend some time searching for specimens. There is a nice variety of rocks and minerals to find, including fluorite, agate, jasper, quartz, and even geodes. Many of these locations are on National Forest land but some (especially the mines) are likely private property, so be sure to do your research and get permission beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B010'06.4%22N+111%C2%B021'14.4%22W\/@34.1684444,-111.3561847,856m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c0e21c7640485:0x2e36dba9034f2565!2sOxbow+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d34.1683697!4d-111.3545802!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.1684397!4d-111.3539962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxbow &amp; Silver Butte Mines<\/a><\/td><td>Copper minerals, Epidote, Fluorite, Dioptase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Cypress+Thicket\/@34.164412,-111.4375697,2497m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x872c12f4b46bfd33:0xe66a41b97d7d724!8m2!3d34.1792021!4d-111.4323602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Along North Creek Trail, on both sides<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Septarian nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B017'11.0%22N+111%C2%B011'36.6%22W\/@34.2863894,-111.1956747,855m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c1955bd247637:0x64775292170bc55b!2sDiamond+Point!3b1!8m2!3d34.287535!4d-111.1929106!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.2863848!4d-111.1934863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area around Diamond Point Lookout<\/a><\/td><td>Rock crystal (quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B020'50.4%22N+111%C2%B016'24.5%22W\/@34.3473344,-111.2756517,854m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x872c1955bd247637:0x64775292170bc55b!2sDiamond+Point!3b1!8m2!3d34.287535!4d-111.1929106!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.3473303!4d-111.2734625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area around Ellison Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/34%C2%B019'14.5%22N+111%C2%B027'25.8%22W\/@34.320683,-111.4586165,571m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d34.3206803!4d-111.457154\" target=\"_blank\">Area of Natural Bridg<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/proof-of-content-ownership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><\/td><td>Gem serpentine<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-tumble-rocks-get-great-results-every-time\/\">Complete Rock Tumbling Guide<\/a><\/strong> to make your rocks and gemstones really shine!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arizona Rockhounding Laws &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions rockhounds have is whether or not they are allowed to collect at a certain location. <strong>It is the responsibility of each rockhound to obtain permission from a landowner to search and\/or collect on a piece of property. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ownership and status of land can and does change frequently, making it impossible to document accurate information on this page. However, I have compiled a list of resources here so that you may investigate and obtain permission for any locations (found here or elsewhere) for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have written entire articles which cover the rockhounding laws and regulations for nearly every type of public land you can think of. I encourage you to check them out if you are curious about the legalities of rock and mineral collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/rock-collecting-on-public-land-laws-rules-and-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding on Public Land: Laws and Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/can-you-collect-rocks-in-state-parks-all-50-states-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can You Collect Rocks in State Parks? All 50 States Answered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine what type of public land a particular location is on, I would recommend starting with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/publiclands.org\/pages\/oregonmaps\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona State Land Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most states, each county in Connecticut will have records of who owns each piece of property. Unfortunately for rockhounds, the law prohibits them from publishing their names or contact information online. You can usually get the landowner&rsquo;s name and address by visiting the County Assessor&rsquo;s website, such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcassessor.maricopa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">this one for Maricopa County<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources &amp; Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The locations and information contained in this article are primarily derived from academic papers, online resources, and other outside sources. If you would like to read some of the source material for yourself I have listed them below. The majority of these locations are my interpretation of Robert Beste&rsquo;s <em>A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States<\/em>. Other sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mindat.com\" target=\"_blank\">mindat.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooralabama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Natural Resources Department<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.state.al.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/azgs.arizona.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.azgs.arizona.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map and Index of Arizona Mining Districts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona is one of the most prolific and exciting states in the country for rock and mineral collectors. Famous for its turquoise and copper deposits, Arizona is one of the first destinations everyone thinks of when it comes to rockhounding. Thousands of old mining dumps, productive stream beds, and pegmatite veins continue to draw collectors &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2197,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130-300x245.jpg",300,245,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_1x1":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_3x4":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_high_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_med_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",360,294,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_low_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",240,196,false],"mv_trellis_4x3":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_16x9":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-960":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-1080":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false],"1200x1200":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_126875130.jpg",400,327,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Mike Rhea","author_link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/author\/mikerhea22gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Arizona is one of the most prolific and exciting states in the country for rock and mineral collectors. 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