Area around Diamond Point Lookout: Quartz Rockhounding in Gila County, Arizona

Public accessBest spot1 mineralGila County, ArizonaUpdated June 2026

Mineral reported: 1
Elevation: 5,990 ft
Best months: Year-round

Diamond Point is a managed Forest Service crystal site where clear, doubly terminated quartz crystals weather out of cavities in the Devonian Martin Formation. The combination of published geology, a defined 35-acre collection area, and a 10-pound-per-person daily limit makes it one of Arizona's strongest legal quartz localities. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Gila County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Forest Road 65
Postcode: 85541
Coordinates: 34.28639, -111.19349

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Access note: Tonto National Forest small-scale crystal collection site. Stay within the signed 35-acre area, use only small hand tools, backfill holes, and keep collection under Forest Service limits.

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.

Best time to visit Area around Diamond Point Lookout

52°J

54°F

61°M

68°A

76°M

86°J

88°J

86°A

82°S

72°O

60°N

51°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PAYSON station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Area around Diamond Point Lookout

This spot sits on granitic rocks, mapped as granite, granodiorite, and tonalite that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: granitic rocks
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite, granodiorite, and tonalite
Elevation: 5,990 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Arizona, Recreational Mineral Collecting
Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona State Land Department recreation permits
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Area around Diamond Point Lookout

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Area around Diamond Point Lookout FAQ

Where is Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

Area around Diamond Point Lookout is in Gila County, Arizona, at 34.28639, -111.19349. Nearest road: Forest Road 65.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

Area around Diamond Point Lookout is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

Area around Diamond Point Lookout is workable year-round.

How do I get to Area around Diamond Point Lookout?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.28639, -111.19349 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forest Road 65.