47 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bisbee, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of New Mexico, Arizona.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bisbee, Arizona
Closest rockhounding spots to Bisbee
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
There are 47 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bisbee, Arizona. The closest is Granite Gap in Hidalgo County, roughly 71 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bisbee?+
Spots within driving distance of Bisbee most commonly produce agate, copper, fluorite, chrysocolla, jasper, carnelian.
Is rockhounding legal near Bisbee?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bisbee?+
Most weekend trips from Bisbee fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
More state coverage
The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
