Where to Find Red Jasper in the United States
9 mapped red jasper spots across 8 U.S. states. Red Jasper is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about red jasper: properties & identification →Map showing where to find red jasper across the United States, with 9 mapped spots
Top states for red jasper
States ranked by number of red jasper spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused red jasper-in-state list.
Every red jasper spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| Hill to W of Cave CreekFlume Trail | Maricopa County |
| 33.8178, -111.9885 | Public |
| AlbanyCollege Drive | Dougherty County |
| 31.5601, -84.1436 | Public |
| Jasper BeachJasper Beach Road | Washington County |
| 44.6276, -67.3873 | Public |
| Massacre Mountain | Luna County |
| 32.4447, -107.6751 | Public |
| Williams County138th Avenue Northwest | Williams County |
| 48.1154, -103.7079 | Public |
| MarlborovilleNorth Dietz Mill Road | Montgomery County |
| 40.3480, -75.4109 | Public |
| TroutdaleHazelwood Road | Grayson County | 36.6750, -81.4035 | Public | |
| Worland | Washakie County |
| 43.9624, -107.8925 | Public |
Red Jasper rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find red jasper in the U.S.?+
Arizona, Georgia, Maine have the highest concentrations of red jasper in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many red jasper rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
9 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect red jasper on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like red jasper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify red jasper in the field?+
Field identification of red jasper comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt red jasper on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
