Skunk Creek — Rockhounding in Maricopa County, Arizona

Skunk Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Maricopa County, Arizona. Reported finds include pink chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Maricopa County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: West Happy Valley Road
Postcode: 85083
Coordinates: 33.71117, -112.12710

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 Skunk Creek

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Pink Chalcedony

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Skunk Creek FAQ

Where is Skunk Creek?+

Skunk Creek is in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 33.71117, -112.12710. Nearest road: West Happy Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Skunk Creek?+

Skunk Creek is reported to produce Pink Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Skunk Creek?+

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 Skunk Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.71117, -112.12710 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Happy Valley Road.

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