Rockhounding near Globe, AZ
74 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Globe, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 64 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Arizona, New Mexico.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Globe
Mineral MountainPinal County, Arizona · 27 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
Sandman RoadPinal County, Arizona · 33 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
Second Peak in Four PeaksMaricopa County, Arizona · 36 mi awayPermission required · Amethyst
Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesGila County, Arizona · 63 mi awayPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Fluorite +1
2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett ReservoirMaricopa County, Arizona · 63 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite
Four Peaks Amethyst MineMaricopa County, Arizona · 64 mi awayFee dig · Amethyst
Best spotArea around Diamond Point LookoutGila County, Arizona · 66 mi awayPublic access · Quartz
Along North Creek TrailGila County, Arizona · 66 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Septarian Nodule
Area S of Horseshoe DamMaricopa County, Arizona · 67 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Quartz outcrop off of jeep roadMaricopa County, Arizona · 67 mi awayPublic access · Nodule, Thunderegg
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadYavapai County, Arizona · 71 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
Area around Ellison CreekGila County, Arizona · 72 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Geode
Geode HillGila County, Arizona · 73 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Best spotRed Rover mineMaricopa County, Arizona · 74 mi awayPublic access · Chalcocite, Tetrahedrite
Area of Natural BridgeGila County, Arizona · 75 mi awayPublic access · Serpentine
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, Arizona · 75 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Gold, Jasper +1
Hill to W of Cave CreekMaricopa County, Arizona · 75 mi awayPublic access · Red Jasper
Area around Go John MineMaricopa County, Arizona · 76 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Silver, Copper +2
South Yuma MinePima County, Arizona · 77 mi awayPermission required · Willemite
Skunk CreekMaricopa County, Arizona · 80 mi awayPublic access · Pink Chalcedony
Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestGreenlee County, Arizona · 83 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate, Carnelian
Mine dumps along Coronado TrailGreenlee County, Arizona · 84 mi awayPublic access · Chrysocolla, Turquoise
New River Area StreamsMaricopa County, Arizona · 84 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Limestone GulchGreenlee County, Arizona · 89 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Agua Fria River GravelsMaricopa County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Foothills of Sunset PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Blue Jasper, Black Jasper
Road along Agua Fria RiverMaricopa County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Quartz
Ward CanyonGreenlee County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Red Agate
Rock Springs Digging AreaYavapai County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Copper
W of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 90 mi awayPublic access · Nodule
N of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 91 mi awayPublic access · Purple Agate
Best spot1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theaterGreenlee County, Arizona · 94 mi awayPublic access · Fire Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotYork AreaGreenlee County, Arizona · 97 mi awayPublic access · Fire Agate, Banded Agate, Carnelian +1
Area around hotelYavapai County, Arizona · 99 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Quartz
In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesYavapai County, Arizona · 99 mi awayPublic access · Mica, Garnet, Hornblende +2
Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona · 102 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony Geode
Mule CreekGrant County, New Mexico · 103 mi awayPublic access · Apache Tear
All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsYavapai County, Arizona · 105 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
Best spotNeptune Mine near Grays SpringPima County, Arizona · 106 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite
San Francisco RiverCatron County, New Mexico · 106 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Banded Agate
Dumps near Esperanza MinePima County, Arizona · 107 mi awayPublic access · Copper, Molybdenum
Sierrita Mountain Mine DumpsPima County, Arizona · 107 mi awayCheck locally · Melanterite, Copper, Pyrite
LunaCatron County, New Mexico · 108 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Amethyst
Luna (agate area)Catron County, New Mexico · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Leggett PeakCatron County, New Mexico · 111 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz Cluster
Glenwood & PleasantonCatron County, New Mexico · 111 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Topaz
Best spotSan Domingo WashMaricopa County, Arizona · 113 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Golden Eagle & Handcar MinesCatron County, New Mexico · 114 mi awayPublic access · Tetradymite
MogollonCatron County, New Mexico · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Area of old Octave mining campYavapai County, Arizona · 121 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotOn surface around Rich HillYavapai County, Arizona · 123 mi awayPublic access · Gold Nugget
Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, Arizona · 124 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Gold +1
On top of steep hillYavapai County, Arizona · 125 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Pyrite
Elk Horn ParkCatron County, New Mexico · 125 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsCatron County, New Mexico · 127 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 128 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Apache Creek CampgroundCatron County, New Mexico · 128 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 128 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Saddle MountainMaricopa County, Arizona · 130 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Fire Agate, Copper
Sand Canyon AgateCatron County, New Mexico · 130 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
Congress MineYavapai County, Arizona · 131 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Pyrite
Best spotRedrockGrant County, New Mexico · 132 mi awayPublic access · Ricolite, Banded Serpentine
Rowley MineMaricopa County, Arizona · 132 mi awayPermission required · Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Chrysocolla
Granite GapHidalgo County, New Mexico · 139 mi awayPublic access · Argentite, Cerussite, Cuprite +1
Shakespeare Ghost TownHidalgo County, New Mexico · 139 mi awayPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Galena +1
Pyramid PeakHidalgo County, New Mexico · 140 mi awayCheck locally · Fluorite
Date Creek areaYavapai County, Arizona · 142 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Garnet, Jasper +2
Black MountainCatron County, New Mexico · 144 mi awayPermission required · Albite, Amethyst, Biotite +2
Bear MountainGrant County, New Mexico · 146 mi awayPublic access · Copper, Chrysocolla, Malachite
Pyramid MountainsHidalgo County, New Mexico · 146 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
QuemadoCatron County, New Mexico · 147 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Plains of San AgustinCatron County, New Mexico · 149 mi awayPermission required · Moss Agate, Jasper
Alum MountainGrant County, New Mexico · 149 mi awayPermission required · Geode, Carnelian
Burro PeakGrant County, New Mexico · 149 mi awayPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +7
Most-reported finds near Globe
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Globe?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Globe to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Globe rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Globe?+
There are 74 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Globe, Arizona. The closest is Mineral Mountain in Pinal County, roughly 27 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Globe?+
Spots within driving distance of Globe most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, copper, fluorite, quartz.
Is rockhounding legal near Globe?+
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.
Are there free places to rockhound near Globe?+
64 of the 74 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first. 1 is a fee dig, where you pay and keep what you find.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Globe?+
14 of the mapped spots near Globe report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Mineral Mountain, about 27 miles out. For pay-to-dig, the nearest fee dig is Four Peaks Amethyst Mine, about 64 miles away.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Globe?+
Most weekend trips from Globe 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.
More state coverage
The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
