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fire agatechalcedonyagate
BLM collecting area · Free · Free; BLM requires no fee or permit for digging here. Camping throughout the area is allowed for up to two weeks.
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
Agates in Arizona
4 legal places to look for agates in Arizona — fees, seasons, and official sources below.
Where it's legal to look
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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AZ
agatejasperpurple chalcedony
Public land, rules apply · Free · Collecting on the surrounding public land is free. BLM does not post campground rates on its own page and directs visitors to Recreation.gov for current camping and day-use fees, so check there before you go. Use the campground as basecamp and collect outside it.
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
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Crystal Hill Area, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
AZ
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Public land, rules apply · Free · Free; no collecting permit and no day-use fee. Confirm current camping rules with the refuge before planning an overnight — the refuge's published rules page covers collecting, not camping rates.
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
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AZ
fire agatechalcedony rosesagate
BLM collecting area · Free · Free; no permit or day fee for collecting. BLM lists camping as an available activity but publishes no rates or developed sites for this area, so plan on dispersed camping and self-contained gear.
Checked against its source August 16, 2026
Questions collectors ask
Where can I find agates in Arizona?
Start with the 4 legal places listed on this page — each shows what you can find, its fees, and its season, with a link to the official source. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Can I collect at old agate mines in Arizona?
Treat Arizona's historic mines as history, not destinations. Most sit on private land or active mining claims, and old workings are dangerous even to walk. The state page's mineral record tells you what the ground holds — the directory tells you where you are welcome to look for it.