Four Peaks Amethyst Mine: Amethyst Rockhounding in Maricopa County, Arizona

Updated August 2026

Four Peaks Amethyst Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Maricopa County, Arizona. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Maricopa County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Pima Freeway
Postcode: 85258
Coordinates: 33.55567, -111.87698

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 Four Peaks Amethyst Mine

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Four Peaks Amethyst Mine FAQ

Where is Four Peaks Amethyst Mine?+

Four Peaks Amethyst Mine is in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 33.55567, -111.87698. Nearest road: Pima Freeway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Four Peaks Amethyst Mine?+

Four Peaks Amethyst Mine is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Four Peaks Amethyst 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 Four Peaks Amethyst Mine?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

How do I get to Four Peaks Amethyst Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.55567, -111.87698 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pima Freeway.

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