Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Black Hills Rockhound
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,…
Location
Black Hills Rockhound is located in Arizona
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
GuideDispersed 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.
RangerFun 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
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