Rockhound
Maricopa County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Common opal and chalcedony turn up in volcanic and alluvial ground in the hills around Wickenburg, Maricopa County. Sites are scattered, often claim-checked, and rarely signed—this pin marks the town-area search radius, not a single pit. Use current claim maps, stay on public land, and favor surface collecting with hand tools only.
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.9700, -112.7300 |
| Minerals | Common opal, chalcedony |
| Fee | Free |
| Access | Dirt roads in desert hills near Wickenburg |
| Setting | Desert hills |
| Land status | Mixed BLM/claims—verify before digging |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.