Hill to W of Cave Creek: Red Jasper Rockhounding in Maricopa County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Hill to W of Cave Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Maricopa County, Arizona. Reported finds include red jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Maricopa County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Flume Trail
Postcode: 85331
Coordinates: 33.81777, -111.98853

Geology at Hill to W of Cave Creek

This spot sits on metavolcanic rocks, mapped as metavolcanic that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this is where agate, jasper, and other chalcedony typically form, filling old gas pockets and fracture seams in the flow rock.

Mapped unit: metavolcanic rocks
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: metavolcanic
Elevation: 2,450 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 Hill to W of Cave Creek

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 104°F in midsummer and 65°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 42°F. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CAREFREE station (5 mi away).

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 Hill to W of Cave Creek

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Hill to W of Cave Creek FAQ

Where is Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

Hill to W of Cave Creek is in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 33.81777, -111.98853. Nearest road: Flume Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

Hill to W of Cave Creek is reported to produce Red Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

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 Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Hill to W of Cave Creek are October to April. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

How do I get to Hill to W of Cave Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.81777, -111.98853 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Flume Trail.

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