Where to Find Agates near Kingman, AZ
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kingman report agate. The closest is Area near Meadow Creek Pass, about 22 miles out (27 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Kingman
Best spotArea near Meadow Creek PassMohave County, Arizona · 22 mi awayPublic access · Fire Agate, Grape Agate, Chalcedony +1- Best spotUnder Burro Creek BridgeMohave County, Arizona · 56 mi awayPublic access · Pink Agate
Date Creek areaYavapai County, Arizona · 88 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Garnet, Jasper +2- All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsYavapai County, Arizona · 123 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
- Best spotUnnamed Location (Fire Agate)Riverside County, California · 124 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Fire Agate
- Area around hotelYavapai County, Arizona · 127 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agate, Quartz
- Beaver Dam WashWashington County, Utah · 132 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- Saddle MountainMaricopa County, Arizona · 133 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Fire Agate, Copper
- New River Area StreamsMaricopa County, Arizona · 141 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Agua Fria River GravelsMaricopa County, Arizona · 146 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Types of agates reported near Kingman
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate6
- Fire Agate3
- Grape Agate1
- Pink Agate1
Agates near Kingman FAQ
Where can I find agates near Kingman?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kingman report agate. The closest is Area near Meadow Creek Pass in Mohave County, roughly 22 miles away (27 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Kingman?+
10 of the 10 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 Kingman do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 22 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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