Red Cloud Mine: Wulfenite & Vanadinite Rockhounding in La Paz County, Arizona

Updated August 2026

Red Cloud Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in La Paz County, Arizona. Reported finds include wulfenite, vanadinite, fluorescent calcite, willemite, fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: La Paz County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Red Cloud Mine Road
Postcode: 85328
Coordinates: 33.09987, -114.59945

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Red Cloud Mine

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Across the state line from Red Cloud Mine

Red Cloud Mine is close enough to the Arizona border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Red Cloud Mine FAQ

Where is Red Cloud Mine?+

Red Cloud Mine is in La Paz County, Arizona, at 33.09987, -114.59945. Nearest road: Red Cloud Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Red Cloud Mine?+

Red Cloud Mine is reported to produce Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Fluorescent Calcite, Willemite, Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Red Cloud Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Red Cloud Mine?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to Red Cloud Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.09987, -114.59945 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Red Cloud Mine Road.

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