Where to Find Garnet in Arizona
4 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Arizona, across 1 county. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties. Arizona is a copper, agate, and petrified wood state.
Map of 4 garnet rockhounding spots in Arizona
Every garnet spot in Arizona
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1569, -112.7362 | Public | |
| Date Creek area | Yavapai County | 34.2126, -113.0498 | Public | |
| In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County |
| 33.9842, -112.3644 | Public |
| On top of steep hillStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1537, -112.7637 | Public |
Garnet in Arizona FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Arizona?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 garnet spots in Arizona, spread across 1 county. The strongest concentration is in Yavapai County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Arizona?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Arizona, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best garnet location in Arizona?+
Yavapai County has the most garnet spots in our database for Arizona. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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