Where to Find Fluorite in Arizona
Arizona has 7 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 2 are fee-dig sites.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every fluorite spot we track in Arizona
Best spotNeptune Mine near Grays SpringPima County, ArizonaPublic access · Fluorite
South Geronimo MineLa Paz County, ArizonaFee dig · Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Mimetite +6- Red Cloud MineLa Paz County, ArizonaFee dig · Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Fluorescent Calcite +2
Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Gold +1- Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Fluorite +1
- On top of steep hillYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Pyrite
- 2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett ReservoirMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Fluorite
Standout fluorite spots in Arizona
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for fluorite in Arizona
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the fluorite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fluorite in the encyclopedia.
Fluorite in Arizona FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Arizona?+
The mapped spots concentrate in La Paz County, Yavapai County, and Gila County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorite spots are mapped in Arizona?+
7 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 fluorite 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. 5 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 2 are fee-dig operations where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find fluorite
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Hunt fluorite in Arizona with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
