Rockhounding near Holbrook, AZ
56 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Holbrook, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 50 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, Utah.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Holbrook
Best spotArea around Diamond Point LookoutGila County, Arizona · 72 mi awayPublic access · Quartz
Geode HillGila County, Arizona · 73 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Area around Ellison CreekGila County, Arizona · 74 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Geode
Area of Natural BridgeGila County, Arizona · 84 mi awayPublic access · Serpentine
Oxbow & Silver Butte MinesGila County, Arizona · 84 mi awayPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Fluorite +1
Along North Creek TrailGila County, Arizona · 88 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Septarian Nodule
San Francisco RiverCatron County, New Mexico · 99 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Banded Agate
LunaCatron County, New Mexico · 101 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Amethyst
Luna (agate area)Catron County, New Mexico · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
QuemadoCatron County, New Mexico · 103 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Seven Springs-Bloody Basin RoadYavapai County, Arizona · 105 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
Horse Camp CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 105 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
Best spotZuni MountainsCibola County, New Mexico · 105 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Second Peak in Four PeaksMaricopa County, Arizona · 108 mi awayPermission required · Amethyst
Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsCatron County, New Mexico · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Leggett PeakCatron County, New Mexico · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Quartz Cluster
Area S of Horseshoe DamMaricopa County, Arizona · 110 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Elk Horn ParkCatron County, New Mexico · 110 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 111 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Best spotRed Rover mineMaricopa County, Arizona · 114 mi awayPublic access · Chalcocite, Tetrahedrite
Quartz outcrop off of jeep roadMaricopa County, Arizona · 114 mi awayPublic access · Nodule, Thunderegg
Apache Creek CampgroundCatron County, New Mexico · 115 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
Sand Canyon AgateCatron County, New Mexico · 116 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
2 mi. S of road on way to Bartlett ReservoirMaricopa County, Arizona · 117 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite
ThoreauMcKinley County, New Mexico · 121 mi awayPublic access · Amber
Rock Springs Digging AreaYavapai County, Arizona · 127 mi awayPublic access · Copper
Area around Go John MineMaricopa County, Arizona · 128 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Silver, Copper +2
Hill to W of Cave CreekMaricopa County, Arizona · 128 mi awayPublic access · Red Jasper
Golden Eagle & Handcar MinesCatron County, New Mexico · 129 mi awayPublic access · Tetradymite
Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestGreenlee County, Arizona · 129 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate, Carnelian
Plains of San AgustinCatron County, New Mexico · 130 mi awayPermission required · Moss Agate, Jasper
New River Area StreamsMaricopa County, Arizona · 130 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, Arizona · 130 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Gold, Jasper +1
Mineral MountainPinal County, Arizona · 130 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
MogollonCatron County, New Mexico · 130 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Mine dumps along Coronado TrailGreenlee County, Arizona · 133 mi awayPublic access · Chrysocolla, Turquoise
Glenwood & PleasantonCatron County, New Mexico · 133 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Topaz
Foothills of Sunset PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 134 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Blue Jasper, Black Jasper
Four Peaks Amethyst MineMaricopa County, Arizona · 135 mi awayFee dig · Amethyst
Limestone GulchGreenlee County, Arizona · 136 mi awayPublic access · Agate
N of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 136 mi awayPublic access · Purple Agate
W of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 136 mi awayPublic access · Nodule
Mule CreekGrant County, New Mexico · 138 mi awayPublic access · Apache Tear
Ward CanyonGreenlee County, Arizona · 138 mi awayPublic access · Red Agate
Sandman RoadPinal County, Arizona · 138 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Copper, Quartz
Skunk CreekMaricopa County, Arizona · 139 mi awayPublic access · Pink Chalcedony
GrantsMcKinley County, New Mexico · 139 mi awayPublic access · Radioactive Mineral
Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona · 140 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony Geode
Area around hotelYavapai County, Arizona · 140 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Quartz
In pegmatite outcrops on area roadsidesYavapai County, Arizona · 140 mi awayPublic access · Mica, Garnet, Hornblende +2
Road along Agua Fria RiverMaricopa County, Arizona · 142 mi awayPublic access · Quartz
Best spot1 mi. N of old Three-Way drive-in theaterGreenlee County, Arizona · 144 mi awayPublic access · Fire Agate, Chalcedony
All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsYavapai County, Arizona · 148 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
Chinle WashSan Juan County, Utah · 148 mi awayPermission required · Pyrope
Best spotYork AreaGreenlee County, Arizona · 149 mi awayPublic access · Fire Agate, Banded Agate, Carnelian +1
Most-reported finds near Holbrook
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Holbrook?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Holbrook to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Holbrook rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Holbrook?+
There are 56 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Holbrook, Arizona. The closest is Area around Diamond Point Lookout in Gila County, roughly 72 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Holbrook?+
Spots within driving distance of Holbrook most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, quartz, amethyst, copper.
Is rockhounding legal near Holbrook?+
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 Holbrook?+
50 of the 56 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 Holbrook?+
12 of the mapped spots near Holbrook report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Area around Diamond Point Lookout, about 72 miles out. For pay-to-dig, the nearest fee dig is Four Peaks Amethyst Mine, about 135 miles away.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Holbrook?+
Most weekend trips from Holbrook 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 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
