Geodes near Holbrook, AZ
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Holbrook report geode. The closest is Geode Hill, about 73 miles out (1 hr 31 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 4 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Holbrook, Arizona
Closest geodes spots to Holbrook
- Geode HillGila County, Arizona73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveGeode
- Area around Ellison CreekGila County, Arizona74 mi · 1 hr 32 min driveAgate, Jasper, Geode
- LunaCatron County, New Mexico101 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveGeode, Amethyst
- Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona140 mi · 2 hr 54 min driveChalcedony Geode
Types of geodes reported near Holbrook
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode3
- Chalcedony Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Holbrook
Sorted by distance from Holbrook. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geode HillNeal Drive | Gila County | 34.3758, -111.2792 | Public | |
| Area around Ellison Creek | Gila County | 34.3473, -111.2735 | Public | |
| LunaUS 180 | Catron County | 33.8197, -108.9853 | Public | |
| Both sides of Mule Creek RoadAZ 78 | Greenlee County | 33.1027, -109.0607 | Public |
Geodes near Holbrook FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Holbrook?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Holbrook report geode. The closest is Geode Hill in Gila County, roughly 73 miles away (1 hr 31 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Holbrook?+
4 of the 4 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Holbrook do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 73 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 140 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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