Where to Find Fire Agate in the United States
4 mapped fire agate spots across 2 U.S. states. Fire 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.
Learn about fire agate: properties & identification →Map showing where to find fire agate across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for fire agate
States ranked by number of fire agate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fire agate-in-state list.
Every fire agate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theaterGuthrie Road | Greenlee County |
| 32.9612, -109.2397 | Public |
| York Area | Greenlee County |
| 32.8940, -109.2129 | Public |
| Area near Meadow Creek Pass | Mohave County |
| 34.8971, -114.1838 | Public |
| Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)Bradshaw Trail | Riverside County |
| 33.5080, -114.8241 | Public |
Fire Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fire agate in the U.S.?+
Arizona, California have the highest concentrations of fire agate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fire agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fire agate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fire 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 fire agate in the field?+
Field identification of fire 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 fire agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
