Glitter Mountain: Selenite Rockhounding in Mohave County, Arizona

Updated August 2026

Glitter Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mohave County, Arizona. Reported finds include selenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Mohave County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Sunshine Trail Road
Coordinates: 36.97919, -113.46318

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 Glitter Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Glitter Mountain

Glitter Mountain 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.

Glitter Mountain FAQ

Where is Glitter Mountain?+

Glitter Mountain is in Mohave County, Arizona, at 36.97919, -113.46318. Nearest road: Sunshine Trail Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Glitter Mountain?+

Glitter Mountain is reported to produce Selenite.

Is collecting allowed at Glitter Mountain?+

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 Glitter Mountain?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Glitter Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.97919, -113.46318 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sunshine Trail Road.

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