Sierrita Mountain Mine Dumps — Rockhounding in Pima County, Arizona
Sierrita Mountain Mine Dumps is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pima County, Arizona. Reported finds include melanterite, copper, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Sierrita Mountain Mine Dumps in Pima County, Arizona
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Pima County
- State
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 31.87772, -111.19498
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.
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