Area around Ellison Creek: Geode Digging in Gila County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Area around Ellison Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gila County, Arizona. Reported finds include agate, jasper, geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gila County
State: Arizona
Coordinates: 34.34733, -111.27346

Geology at Area around Ellison Creek

This spot sits on granitic rocks, mapped as granite, granodiorite, and tonalite that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: granitic rocks
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite, granodiorite, and tonalite
Elevation: 5,180 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.

Best time to visit Area around Ellison Creek

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 55°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 25°F.

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

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.

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 Ellison Creek

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Area around Ellison Creek FAQ

Where is Area around Ellison Creek?+

Area around Ellison Creek is in Gila County, Arizona, at 34.34733, -111.27346.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area around Ellison Creek?+

Area around Ellison Creek is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Area around Ellison 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.

What tools should I bring to Area around Ellison Creek?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Area around Ellison Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Area around Ellison Creek are August to June.

How do I get to Area around Ellison Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.34733, -111.27346 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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