BiMetal Gold Mine: Gold Prospecting in Mohave County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

BiMetal Gold Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mohave County, Arizona. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mohave County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: US 66 Hist
Coordinates: 35.15591, -114.08191

Geology at BiMetal Gold Mine

This spot sits on granitic rocks, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1400 million years ago. Gold in granitic terrain like this is typically tied to quartz veins along contacts and shear zones, with placer color in the streams that drain them.

Mapped unit: granitic rocks
Age: 1600–1400 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 3,050 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit BiMetal Gold Mine

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 100°F in midsummer and 59°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 32°F. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, KINGMAN AP station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Arizona, Recreational Mineral Collecting
Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona State Land Department recreation permits
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at BiMetal Gold Mine

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Across the state line from BiMetal Gold Mine

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BiMetal Gold Mine FAQ

Where is BiMetal Gold Mine?+

BiMetal Gold Mine is in Mohave County, Arizona, at 35.15591, -114.08191. Nearest road: US 66 Hist.

What rocks and minerals can you find at BiMetal Gold Mine?+

BiMetal Gold Mine is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at BiMetal Gold Mine?+

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.

What tools should I bring to BiMetal Gold Mine?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit BiMetal Gold Mine?+

The most comfortable months at BiMetal Gold Mine are October to May. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

How do I get to BiMetal Gold Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.15591, -114.08191 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 66 Hist.

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