Where to Find Copper in Arizona
5 mapped copper rockhounding spots in Arizona, across 4 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Pima County, Gila County, and Maricopa County. Native copper is collectible in flake, sheet, and crystal form. Arizona is strong for copper minerals, agate, fire agate, and petrified wood.
Map of 5 copper rockhounding spots in Arizona
Copper by county in Arizona
Counties ranked by number of copper spots in our database.
Every copper spot in Arizona
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesOld Payson Road | Gila County | 34.1684, -111.3540 | Public | |
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| Dumps near Esperanza MineElams Loop | Pima County |
| 31.8670, -111.1298 | Public |
| Sierrita Mountain Mine Dumps | Pima County | 31.8777, -111.1950 | Public | |
| Rock Springs Digging AreaPhoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Yavapai County | 34.0484, -112.1434 | Public |
Copper in Arizona FAQ
Where can I find copper in Arizona?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 copper spots in Arizona, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Pima County.
Is collecting copper legal in Arizona?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like copper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Arizona, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best copper location in Arizona?+
Pima County has the most copper spots in our database for Arizona. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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