Rockhounding near Globe, AZ

63 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Globe — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Arizona, New Mexico.

Closest rockhounding spots to Globe

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Second Peak in Four PeaksMaricopa County, Arizona36 mi · 45 min driveAmethyst
Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesGila County, Arizona63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveCopper, Epidote, Fluorite
2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett ReservoirMaricopa County, Arizona63 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveFluorite
Area around Diamond Point LookoutGila County, Arizona66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveQuartz
Along North Creek TrailGila County, Arizona66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgate, Jasper, Septarian Nodules
Area S of Horseshoe DamMaricopa County, Arizona67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgate

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.

Every spot within 150 miles of Globe

Sorted by distance from Globe. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Second Peak in Four Peaks	Maricopa County	Amethyst	33.6710, -111.3224	Permission
Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesOld Payson Road	Gila County	Copper Epidote Fluorite Dioptase	34.1684, -111.3540	Public
2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett Reservoir	Maricopa County	Fluorite	33.8367, -111.7521	Public
Area around Diamond Point LookoutForest Road 65	Gila County	Quartz	34.2864, -111.1935	Public
Along North Creek TrailNorth Peak Trail #24	Gila County	Agate Jasper Septarian Nodules	34.1775, -111.4476	Public
Area S of Horseshoe DamHorseshoe Dam Road	Maricopa County	Agate	33.9652, -111.7176	Public
Quartz outcrop off of jeep road[FR 1058] 4WD	Maricopa County	Nodules Thundereggs	33.9063, -111.7696	Public
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadWillow Springs Trail #223	Yavapai County	Agate Jasper	34.0773, -111.7073	Public
Area around Ellison Creek	Gila County	Agate Jasper Geode	34.3473, -111.2735	Public
Red Rover mineWalnut Spring Canyon Road	Maricopa County	Chalcocite Tetrahedrite	34.0110, -111.8452	Public
Area of Natural BridgeForest Service Road 583A	Gila County	Serpentine	34.3207, -111.4572	Public
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail	Maricopa County	Agate Gold Jasper Quartz	33.7824, -111.9979	Public
Hill to W of Cave CreekFlume Trail	Maricopa County	Red Jasper	33.8178, -111.9885	Public
Area around Go John MineSlate Trail	Maricopa County	Gold Silver Copper Red Jasper Blue Quartz	33.8257, -111.9930	Public
South Yuma MineCoyote Pass Trail	Pima County	Willemite	32.3147, -111.1221	Permission
Skunk CreekWest Happy Valley Road	Maricopa County	Pink Chalcedony	33.7112, -112.1271	Public
Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestCoronado Trail	Greenlee County	Blue Agate Carnelian	33.1550, -109.3737	Public
Mine dumps along Coronado TrailOld Highway 191	Greenlee County	Chrysocolla Turquoise	33.0952, -109.3788	Public
New River Area StreamsWest New River Road	Maricopa County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	33.9194, -112.1047	Public
Limestone GulchLimestone Trail 84	Greenlee County	Agate	33.0762, -109.2916	Public
Agua Fria River GravelsNorth Coyote Lakes Parkway	Maricopa County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	33.6437, -112.3159	Public
Foothills of Sunset Peak	Greenlee County	Agate Blue Jasper Black Jasper	33.1159, -109.2678	Public
Road along Agua Fria RiverWadell Canal Cap	Maricopa County	Quartz	33.8098, -112.2699	Public
Ward CanyonWard Canyon Road	Greenlee County	Red Agate	33.0401, -109.2859	Public
Rock Springs Digging AreaPhoenix–Cordes Junction Highway	Yavapai County	Copper	34.0484, -112.1434	Public

Globe rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Globe?+

There are 63 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Globe, Arizona. The closest is Second Peak in Four Peaks in Maricopa County, roughly 36 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Globe?+

Spots within driving distance of Globe most commonly produce agate, jasper, fluorite, chalcedony, gold, 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.

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.

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