South Geronimo Mine: Wulfenite & Vanadinite Rockhounding in La Paz County, Arizona

Updated August 2026

South Geronimo Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in La Paz County, Arizona. Reported finds include wulfenite, vanadinite, mimetite, cerussite, willemite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: La Paz County
State: Arizona
Coordinates: 33.11636, -114.61329

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 South Geronimo Mine

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Across the state line from South Geronimo Mine

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South Geronimo Mine FAQ

Where is South Geronimo Mine?+

South Geronimo Mine is in La Paz County, Arizona, at 33.11636, -114.61329.

What rocks and minerals can you find at South Geronimo Mine?+

South Geronimo Mine is reported to produce Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Mimetite, Cerussite, Willemite, Fluorite, Calcite, Quartz, Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at South Geronimo 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 South Geronimo 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 South Geronimo Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.11636, -114.61329 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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