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1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater — Rockhounding in Greenlee County, Arizona

Black Hills is one of Arizona's clearest public fire-agate localities, with BLM stating that fire agate is the principal attraction and that the site is open for public digging without fees or permits. The locality stands out because the collecting target is specific, chalcedony with opal-like color play in volcanic deposits, and the land manager publishes both access and collecting context. Reported finds include fire agate, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Access
Public area
State
Arizona
Nearest road
Guthrie Road

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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Sources & verification

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Found at 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater

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Across the state line from 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater

1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater is close enough to the Arizona border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater FAQ

Why is 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater one of the best rockhounding spots in Arizona?+
Black Hills is one of Arizona's clearest public fire-agate localities, with BLM stating that fire agate is the principal attraction and that the site is open for public digging without fees or permits. The locality stands out because the collecting target is specific, chalcedony with opal-like color play in volcanic deposits, and the land manager publishes both access and collecting context.
Where is 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater?+
1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater is in Greenlee County, Arizona, at 32.96121, -109.23967. Nearest road: Guthrie Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater?+
1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater is reported to produce Fire Agate, Chalcedony.
Is collecting allowed at 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to 1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theater?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 32.96121, -109.23967 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Guthrie Road.

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