Where to Find Jasper in Arizona

Arizona has 11 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Yavapai County with 4 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every jasper spot we track in Arizona

Best spotArea near Meadow Creek PassMohave County, ArizonaPublic access · Fire Agate, Grape Agate, Chalcedony +1
Best spotYork AreaGreenlee County, ArizonaPublic access · Fire Agate, Banded Agate, Carnelian +1
All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
Date Creek areaYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Garnet, Jasper +2
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Gold, Jasper +1
Agua Fria River GravelsMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Along North Creek TrailGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Septarian Nodule
Area around Ellison CreekGila County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Geode
Area around hotelYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Quartz
New River Area StreamsMaricopa County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadYavapai County, ArizonaPublic access · Agate, Jasper

Standout jasper spots in Arizona

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for jasper in Arizona

Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the jasper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Jasper in the encyclopedia.

Jasper in Arizona FAQ

Where can you find jasper in Arizona?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Yavapai County, Maricopa 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 jasper spots are mapped in Arizona?+

11 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 jasper 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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