Where to Find Jasper in Arizona
11 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Arizona, across 5 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish. Arizona is a copper, agate, and petrified wood state.
Map of 11 jasper rockhounding spots in Arizona
Jasper by county in Arizona
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper spot in Arizona
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Along North Creek TrailNorth Peak Trail #24 | Gila County | 34.1775, -111.4476 | Public | |
| Area around Ellison Creek | Gila County | 34.3473, -111.2735 | Public | |
| York Area | Greenlee County |
| 32.8940, -109.2129 | Public |
| ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail | Maricopa County | 33.7824, -111.9979 | Public | |
| Agua Fria River GravelsNorth Coyote Lakes Parkway | Maricopa County | 33.6437, -112.3159 | Public | |
| New River Area StreamsWest New River Road | Maricopa County | 33.9194, -112.1047 | Public | |
| Area near Meadow Creek Pass | Mohave County |
| 34.8971, -114.1838 | Public |
| All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County | 33.9533, -112.4910 | Public | |
| Area around hotelCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County | 33.9815, -112.3624 | Public | |
| Date Creek area | Yavapai County | 34.2126, -113.0498 | Public | |
| Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadWillow Springs Trail #223 | Yavapai County | 34.0773, -111.7073 | Public |
Jasper in Arizona FAQ
Where can I find jasper in Arizona?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 jasper spots in Arizona, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Yavapai County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Arizona?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in Arizona?+
Yavapai County has the most jasper spots in our database for Arizona. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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