Geode Hill: Geode Digging in Gila County, Arizona

Updated August 2026

Geode Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gila County, Arizona. Reported finds include geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gila County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Neal Drive
Coordinates: 34.37583, -111.27922

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 Geode Hill

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Geode Hill FAQ

Where is Geode Hill?+

Geode Hill is in Gila County, Arizona, at 34.37583, -111.27922. Nearest road: Neal Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Geode Hill?+

Geode Hill is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Geode Hill?+

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 Geode Hill?+

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.

How do I get to Geode Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.37583, -111.27922 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Neal Drive.

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