Date Creek area: Agate & Garnet Rockhounding in Yavapai County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Date Creek area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Yavapai County, Arizona. Reported finds include agate, garnet, jasper, limonite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Yavapai County
State: Arizona
Coordinates: 34.21264, -113.04980

Geology at Date Creek area

This spot sits on ground mapped as conglomerate and sandstone that formed roughly 20 to 2 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Age: 20–2 Ma (Early Miocene to Pleistocene)
Rock types: conglomerate and sandstone
Elevation: 2,780 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 Date Creek area

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 98°F in midsummer and 61°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 33°F. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, AGUILA station (20 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Date Creek area

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Date Creek area FAQ

Where is Date Creek area?+

Date Creek area is in Yavapai County, Arizona, at 34.21264, -113.04980.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Date Creek area?+

Date Creek area is reported to produce Agate, Garnet, Jasper, Limonite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Date Creek area?+

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 Date Creek area?+

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 Date Creek area?+

The most comfortable months at Date Creek area are October to May. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

How do I get to Date Creek area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.21264, -113.04980 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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