Where to Find Agate in Arizona

Arizona agate concentrates in the central and western deserts. Saddle Mountain in Maricopa County is the type locality for Arizona fire agate, a brown chalcedony with iridescent goethite films that flash red, green, and orange when oriented correctly. The Black Hills agate field east of Safford in Graham County yields red and yellow banded chalcedony, and the Burro Creek wilderness boundary in Mohave County produces flame-and-fortification agate in rhyolite. Round Mountain rockhound area near Duncan is the state's main BLM-designated agate collecting site. Petrified Forest National Park is closed; all collecting is on adjacent BLM ground or private leases.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every agate spot we track in Arizona

All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
Date Creek areaYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Garnet, Jasper +2
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Gold, Jasper +1
Agua Fria River GravelsMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Along North Creek TrailGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Septarian Nodule
Area around Ellison CreekGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Geode
Area around hotelYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Quartz
Foothills of Sunset PeakGreenlee County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Blue Jasper, Black Jasper
New River Area StreamsMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper
Area S of Horseshoe DamMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate
Limestone GulchGreenlee County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate

Best counties for agate in Arizona

Ranked by the number of mapped agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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Agate in Arizona FAQ

Where can you find agate in Arizona?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Maricopa County, Yavapai County, and Gila County. Known collecting areas include Saddle Mountain fire agate (Maricopa County), Black Hills agate field (Graham County), and Burro Creek BLM ground (Mohave County). Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many agate spots are mapped in Arizona?+

12 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.

Is it legal to collect agate in Arizona?+

Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 12 of the 12 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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