Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines — Rockhounding in Gila County, Arizona

Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gila County, Arizona. Reported finds include copper, epidote, fluorite, dioptase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gila County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Old Payson Road
Coordinates: 34.16844, -111.35400

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines

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Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines FAQ

Where is Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines?+

Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines is in Gila County, Arizona, at 34.16844, -111.35400. Nearest road: Old Payson Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines?+

Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines is reported to produce Copper, Epidote, Fluorite, Dioptase.

Is collecting allowed at Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Oxbow & Silver Butte Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.16844, -111.35400 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Payson Road.

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