Where to Find Red Agate in the United States
6 mapped red agate spots across 5 U.S. states. Red 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 red agate across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for red agate
States ranked by number of red agate spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused red agate-in-state list.
Every red agate spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward CanyonWard Canyon Road | Greenlee County |
| 33.0401, -109.2859 | Public |
| ChallisGarden Creek Road | Custer County |
| 44.4940, -114.2999 | Public |
| Succor CreekEast Selway Drive | Owyhee County |
| 43.6251, -116.9486 | Public |
| Los Lunas | Valencia County |
| 34.7575, -106.8935 | Public |
| Mt. Hope Bay | Bristol County | 41.6674, -71.2376 | Public | |
| Adams BrookAdams Hill Road | Windham County |
| 42.9508, -72.7582 | Public |
Red Agate rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find red agate in the U.S.?+
Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of red agate in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many red agate rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect red agate on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like red 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 red agate in the field?+
Field identification of red 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 red agate on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
