Area around hotel: Jasper & Agate Rockhounding in Yavapai County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Area around hotel is a mapped rockhounding spot in Yavapai County, Arizona. Reported finds include jasper, agate, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Yavapai County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Castle Hot Springs Road
Coordinates: 33.98152, -112.36244

Geology at Area around hotel

This spot sits on volcanic rocks, mapped as basalt, andesite, and dacite that formed roughly 41 to 7 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: volcanic rocks
Age: 41–7 Ma (Late Eocene to Late Miocene)
Rock types: basalt, andesite, and dacite
Elevation: 1,960 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 Area around hotel

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 105°F in midsummer and 70°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 43°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CASTLE HOT SPRINGS station (0 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 Area around hotel

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Area around hotel FAQ

Where is Area around hotel?+

Area around hotel is in Yavapai County, Arizona, at 33.98152, -112.36244. Nearest road: Castle Hot Springs Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area around hotel?+

Area around hotel is reported to produce Jasper, Agate, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Area around hotel?+

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 Area around hotel?+

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 Area around hotel?+

The most comfortable months at Area around hotel are October to April. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Area around hotel?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.98152, -112.36244 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Castle Hot Springs Road.

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