Agates near Globe, AZ
26 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Globe report agate. The closest is Along North Creek Trail, about 66 miles out (1 hr 23 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Map of 26 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Globe, Arizona
Closest agates spots to Globe
- 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
- Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadYavapai County, Arizona71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveAgate, Jasper
- Area around Ellison CreekGila County, Arizona72 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveAgate, Jasper, Geode
- ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, Arizona75 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate, Gold, Jasper
- Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestGreenlee County, Arizona83 mi · 1 hr 44 min driveBlue Agate, Carnelian
Types of agates reported near Globe
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate20
- Banded Agate2
- Fire Agate2
- Blue Agate1
- Moss Agate1
- Purple Agate1
- Red Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Globe
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Agates near Globe FAQ
Where can I find agates near Globe?+
26 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Globe report agate. The closest is Along North Creek Trail in Gila County County, roughly 66 miles away (1 hr 23 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Globe?+
26 of the 26 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Globe do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 66 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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