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Black Hills Rockhound

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About This Campground

Bureau of Land Management

This rockhound area makes a great day adventure for rock collectors. The principal attraction for rock collectors here is fire agate. Fire agate is a relatively new gemstone, only identified and formally recognized in the 1930s. It has the color play of precious opal with gem quality reds, greens,…

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Location

Black Hills Rockhound is located in Arizona

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Directions

Black Hills rockhound area is located on the north side of Arizona route 191, between Safford and Clifton, about 18 miles north of Safford. Access is easiest from U.S. Highway 191, just east of milepost 141.

Coordinates

32.87489204699501 N
109.39420829319164 W

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  • Dispersed

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  • Fires

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  • Pull-Through Sites

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Lynn W.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2021

Dispersed camping but road is rough

We searched for fire agates but decided against camping here because the road is a bit sketchy. The only spot big enough has a large bump that would likely tip my travel trailer farther than is safe.

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  • Where to hunt for rocks.
  • The scenery!
Beth G.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020

Fun day trip or for dispersed camping

Millions of years ago, volcanic activity in the Southwest create lava rocks and fire agate. Inside the Rockhound area you can walk and collect fire agates right off the surface of the ground. It is the desert equivalent of searching for sea shells at the beach. It makes a fun day trip for families…

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Location

Black Hills Rockhound is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Directions

Black Hills rockhound area is located on the north side of Arizona route 191, between Safford and Clifton, about 18 miles north of Safford. Access is easiest from U.S. Highway 191, just east of milepost 141.

Coordinates

32.87489204699501 N
109.39420829319164 W

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