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Rockhounding near Phoenix, AZ

34 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Phoenix — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Arizona.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Phoenix, Arizona

Closest rockhounding spots to Phoenix

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Phoenix

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 150 miles of Phoenix

Sorted by distance from Phoenix. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Skunk CreekWest Happy Valley RoadMaricopa County
  • Pink Chalcedony
33.7112, -112.1271Public
Agua Fria River GravelsNorth Coyote Lakes ParkwayMaricopa County33.6437, -112.3159Public
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger TrailMaricopa County33.7824, -111.9979Public
Hill to W of Cave CreekFlume TrailMaricopa County
  • Red Jasper
33.8178, -111.9885Public
Area around Go John MineSlate TrailMaricopa County33.8257, -111.9930Public
Road along Agua Fria RiverWadell Canal CapMaricopa County33.8098, -112.2699Public
New River Area StreamsWest New River RoadMaricopa County33.9194, -112.1047Public
2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett ReservoirMaricopa County33.8367, -111.7521Public
Quartz outcrop off of jeep road[FR 1058] **4WD**Maricopa County33.9063, -111.7696Public
Area around hotelCastle Hot Springs RoadYavapai County33.9815, -112.3624Public
In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesCastle Hot Springs RoadYavapai County33.9842, -112.3644Public
Red Rover mineWalnut Spring Canyon RoadMaricopa County34.0110, -111.8452Public
Area S of Horseshoe DamHorseshoe Dam RoadMaricopa County33.9652, -111.7176Public
Rock Springs Digging AreaPhoenix–Cordes Junction HighwayYavapai County34.0484, -112.1434Public
All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsCastle Hot Springs RoadYavapai County33.9533, -112.4910Public
San Domingo WashPhoenix–Wickenburg HighwayMaricopa County33.8870, -112.6623Public
Second Peak in Four PeaksMaricopa County33.6710, -111.3224Public
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadWillow Springs Trail #223Yavapai County34.0773, -111.7073Public
Area of old Octave mining campOctave RoadYavapai County34.1417, -112.6901Public
Along North Creek TrailNorth Peak Trail #24Gila County34.1775, -111.4476Public
On surface around Rich HillYavapai County
  • Gold Nugget
34.1728, -112.7104Public
Area of old Stanton mining campStanton RoadYavapai County34.1569, -112.7362Public
On top of steep hillStanton RoadYavapai County34.1537, -112.7637Public
Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesOld Payson RoadGila County34.1684, -111.3540Public
Congress MineGhost Town RoadYavapai County34.1992, -112.8535Public

Phoenix rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Phoenix?+
There are 34 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Phoenix, Arizona. The closest is Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, roughly 18 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Phoenix?+
Spots within driving distance of Phoenix most commonly produce agate, jasper, gold, copper, fluorite, quartz.
Is rockhounding legal near Phoenix?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Phoenix?+
Most weekend trips from Phoenix fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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