Where to Find Purple Agate in the United States
3 mapped purple agate spots across 3 U.S. states. Purple Agate is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find purple agate across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for purple agate
States ranked by number of purple agate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused purple agate-in-state list.
Every purple agate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N of Mulligan Peak | Greenlee County |
| 33.0736, -109.2660 | Public |
| McDermittCordero Mine Road | Humboldt County | 41.9186, -117.8127 | Public | |
| Chandler Mt. | Linn County |
| 44.3403, -122.6976 | Public |
Purple Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find purple agate in the U.S.?+
Arizona, Nevada, Oregon have the highest concentrations of purple agate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many purple agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect purple agate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like purple agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify purple agate in the field?+
Field identification of purple agate comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt purple agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
