Rockhounding near Yuma, AZ

24 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Yuma, 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 Arizona, California.

Closest rockhounding spots to Yuma

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Red Cloud MineLa Paz County, Arizona28 mi · 35 min driveWulfenite, Vanadinite, Fluorescent Calcite
South Geronimo MineLa Paz County, Arizona29 mi · 37 min driveWulfenite, Vanadinite, Mimetite
Hauser Geode BedsImperial County, California52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveThunderegg
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)Riverside County, California57 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveChalcedony, Fire Agate
Crystal Hill Area, Kofa National Wildlife RefugeLa Paz County, Arizona65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveQuartz
Rowley MineMaricopa County, Arizona96 mi · 2 hr driveWulfenite, Vanadinite, Chrysocolla

Most-reported finds near Yuma

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Hunting something specific near Yuma?

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Every spot within 150 miles of Yuma

Sorted by distance from Yuma. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Red Cloud MineRed Cloud Mine Road	La Paz County	Wulfenite Vanadinite Fluorescent Calcite Willemite Fluorite	33.0999, -114.5995	Paid / fee
South Geronimo Mine	La Paz County	Wulfenite Vanadinite Mimetite Cerussite Willemite Fluorite Calcite Quartz +1 more	33.1164, -114.6133	Paid / fee
Hauser Geode BedsAshley Flats Road	Imperial County	Thunderegg	33.3761, -114.9897	Public
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)Bradshaw Trail	Riverside County	Chalcedony Fire Agate	33.5080, -114.8241	Public
Crystal Hill Area, Kofa National Wildlife RefugeCrystal Hill Road	La Paz County	Quartz	33.5269, -114.1165	Public
Rowley Mine	Maricopa County	Wulfenite Vanadinite Chrysocolla	33.0491, -113.0333	Permission
Saddle Mountain8210	Maricopa County	Chalcedony Fire Agate Copper	33.4484, -113.0401	Public
Himalaya Tourmaline Mine (Mesa Grande)Porter Lane	San Diego County	Tourmaline Lepidolite Quartz	33.0700, -116.6000	Paid / fee
Mine Dumps (San Diego Co.)Highway 76	San Diego County	Aquamarine Beryl Lepidolite Quartz Smoky Quartz	33.2355, -116.7591	Public
Ware MinePalomar Divide Road	San Diego County	Beryl Lepidolite Quartz Schorl Topaz	33.3329, -116.7675	Public
Bristol Dry Lake	San Bernardino County	Celestite Concretion	34.4622, -115.6739	Public
Date Creek area	Yavapai County	Agate Garnet Jasper Limonite Quartz	34.2126, -113.0498	Public
Victor MineTribal Access Lane	San Diego County	Cookeite Albite Bismuth Lepidolite Orthoclase	33.2642, -116.9392	Permission
San Domingo WashPhoenix–Wickenburg Highway	Maricopa County	Gold	33.8870, -112.6623	Public
Rouse HillRouse Hill Road	Riverside County	Amazonite Idocrase Rose Quartz Tourmaline	33.6726, -116.7724	Public
Amboy CraterAmboy Crater Trail	San Bernardino County	Boltwoodite Jasper Obsidian	34.5448, -115.7924	Permission
Under Burro Creek BridgeBurro Creek Bridge	Mohave County	Pink Agate	34.5448, -113.4432	Public
Congress MineGhost Town Road	Yavapai County	Gold Pyrite	34.1992, -112.8535	Public
On top of steep hillStanton Road	Yavapai County	Fluorite Garnet Pyrite	34.1537, -112.7637	Public
Dig for GemsMagee Road	San Diego County		33.3898, -117.0497	Paid / fee
Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road	Yavapai County	Fluorite Garnet Gold Pyrite	34.1569, -112.7362	Public
Stewart MineHenderson Road	San Diego County	Bismuth	33.3813, -117.0622	Public
Agua Fria River GravelsNorth Coyote Lakes Parkway	Maricopa County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	33.6437, -112.3159	Public
Unnamed Location (Apatite/Aquamarine)Rancho Heights Road	San Diego County	Apatite Aquamarine Beryl Quartz Rose Quartz	33.3905, -117.0693	Public

Yuma rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Yuma?+

There are 24 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Yuma, Arizona. The closest is Red Cloud Mine in La Paz County, roughly 28 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Yuma?+

Spots within driving distance of Yuma most commonly produce quartz, fluorite, lepidolite, beryl, chalcedony, garnet.

Is rockhounding legal near Yuma?+

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 Yuma?+

Most weekend trips from Yuma 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.

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