Where to Find Copper in Arizona
Arizona has 8 mapped collecting spots that report copper, spread across 5 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every copper spot we track in Arizona
Area around Go John MineMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold, Silver, Copper +2- Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Fluorite +1
- Mineral MountainPinal County, ArizonaPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
- Saddle MountainMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Chalcedony, Fire Agate, Copper
- Sandman RoadPinal County, ArizonaPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
Sierrita Mountain Mine DumpsPima County, ArizonaCheck locally · Melanterite, Copper, Pyrite- Dumps near Esperanza MinePima County, ArizonaPublic access · Copper, Molybdenum
- Rock Springs Digging AreaYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Copper
Best counties for copper in Arizona
Ranked by the number of mapped copper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the copper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Copper in the encyclopedia.
Copper in Arizona FAQ
Where can you find copper in Arizona?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Maricopa County, Pima County, and Pinal County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many copper spots are mapped in Arizona?+
8 spots across 5 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 copper 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. 7 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
