Where to Find Quartz in Arizona
6 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Arizona, across 4 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Arizona is a copper, agate, and petrified wood state.
Map of 6 quartz rockhounding spots in Arizona
Quartz by county in Arizona
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Arizona
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area around Diamond Point LookoutForest Road 65 | Gila County | 34.2864, -111.1935 | Public | |
| ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail | Maricopa County | 33.7824, -111.9979 | Public | |
| Road along Agua Fria RiverWadell Canal Cap | Maricopa County | 33.8098, -112.2699 | Public | |
| Kingman Feldspar Mine | Mohave County | 35.2696, -114.0611 | Public | |
| Area around hotelCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County | 33.9815, -112.3624 | Public | |
| Date Creek area | Yavapai County | 34.2126, -113.0498 | Public |
Quartz in Arizona FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Arizona?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 quartz spots in Arizona, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Maricopa County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Arizona?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Arizona?+
Maricopa County has the most quartz spots in our database for Arizona. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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