Where to Find Blue Agate in the United States
7 mapped blue agate spots across 6 U.S. states. Blue Agate is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find blue agate across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for blue agate
States ranked by number of blue agate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue agate-in-state list.
Every blue agate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestCoronado Trail | Greenlee County |
| 33.1550, -109.3737 | Public |
| Eagle Crags | San Bernardino County |
| 35.4146, -117.0552 | Public |
| Lead Pipe Spring AreaLead Pipe Spring Road | San Bernardino County |
| 35.4665, -117.1665 | Public |
| EmmettPayette Riverwalk Trail | Gem County |
| 43.8775, -116.5183 | Public |
| DexterMO D | New Madrid County |
| 36.6143, -89.9624 | Public |
| Chandler Mt. | Linn County |
| 44.3403, -122.6976 | Public |
| Cle ElumDeer Creek Road | Kittitas County |
| 47.2055, -120.9354 | Public |
Blue Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find blue agate in the U.S.?+
California, Arizona, Idaho have the highest concentrations of blue agate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect blue agate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify blue agate in the field?+
Field identification of blue agate comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt blue agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
