Where to Find Gold in Arizona
Arizona has 7 mapped collecting spots that report gold, spread across 3 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every gold spot we track in Arizona
Best spotSan Domingo WashMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold
Area around Go John MineMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold, Silver, Copper +2- ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Gold, Jasper +1
- Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Gold +1
- Congress MineYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold, Pyrite
- Area of old Octave mining campYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold
- BiMetal Gold MineMohave County, ArizonaPublic access · Gold
Standout gold spots in Arizona
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for gold in Arizona
Ranked by the number of mapped gold spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the gold identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Gold in the encyclopedia.
Gold in Arizona FAQ
Where can you find gold in Arizona?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Maricopa County, Yavapai County, and Mohave County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many gold spots are mapped in Arizona?+
7 spots across 3 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 gold 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 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find gold
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Hunt gold 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.
