Ward Canyon — Rockhounding in Greenlee County, Arizona

Ward Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenlee County, Arizona. Reported finds include red agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greenlee County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Ward Canyon Road
Postcode: 85540
Coordinates: 33.04010, -109.28586

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 Ward Canyon

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Red Agate

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Ward Canyon FAQ

Where is Ward Canyon?+

Ward Canyon is in Greenlee County, Arizona, at 33.04010, -109.28586. Nearest road: Ward Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ward Canyon?+

Ward Canyon is reported to produce Red Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Ward Canyon?+

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 Ward Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.04010, -109.28586 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ward Canyon Road.

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