Classic western-Arizona BLM quartz-crystal collecting hill north of Quartzsite, long favored by winter rockhounds for clear and smoky quartz points weathered from desert veins. Open public land under casual-collection rules—no commercial mining—reached by dirt roads off US-95 / local BLM routes.
Field facts
| Region | La Paz County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.5289, -114.1121 |
| Access | Dirt roads north of Quartzsite; high-clearance preferred |
| Agency | BLM (Yuma / Lake Havasu field jurisdiction—verify current rockhound map) |
| Material | Quartz crystals (clear/smoky) |
| Rules | Casual non-commercial collecting only; fill holes; respect claims |
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Nearby amenities
- CampgroundRoadrunner 14 Day Area11.4 km away
- RestroomLa Posa South Toilet 512 km away
- RestroomLa Posa South Toilet 412.6 km away
- RestroomLa Posa South Toilet 313.5 km away
- RestroomLa Posa North Toilet 314 km away
- RestroomLa Posa South Toilet 214 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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