Mine dumps along Coronado Trail: Chrysocolla & Turquoise Rockhounding in Greenlee County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Mine dumps along Coronado Trail is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenlee County, Arizona. Reported finds include chrysocolla, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greenlee County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Old Highway 191
Coordinates: 33.09522, -109.37879

Geology at Mine dumps along Coronado Trail

This spot sits on granitic rocks, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1800 to 1400 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: 1800–1400 Ma (Paleoproterozoic to Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 5,480 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 Mine dumps along Coronado Trail

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 54°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 28°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CLIFTON station (5 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 Mine dumps along Coronado Trail

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Mine dumps along Coronado Trail FAQ

Where is Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

Mine dumps along Coronado Trail is in Greenlee County, Arizona, at 33.09522, -109.37879. Nearest road: Old Highway 191.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

Mine dumps along Coronado Trail is reported to produce Chrysocolla, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

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 Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

The most comfortable months at Mine dumps along Coronado Trail are September to May.

How do I get to Mine dumps along Coronado Trail?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.09522, -109.37879 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Highway 191.

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