BLM-designated collecting area between Safford and Clifton on the north side of US-191, known worldwide for fire agate in weathered basalt and rhyolite. Free day-use and dispersed camping with excellent dark skies; one of the few public fire-agate localities open to casual rockhounds.
Field facts
| Region | Greenlee County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.8740, -109.3950 |
| Access | US-191 north of Safford; dirt spur (Cueto Ranch / signed BLM access) ~2 mi to collecting flats |
| Agency | BLM Safford Field Office |
| Material | Fire agate, chalcedony, common opal in volcanic host rock |
| Nearby | Safford, Clifton/Morenci, Gila Box RNCA, Round Mountain Rockhound Area |
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Nearby amenities
- Picnic areaCanyon Overlook Picnic Area3.7 km away
- Rec areaCanyon Overlook Picnic Area3.7 km away
- Point of interestBlack Hills Back Country Byway Kiosk3.8 km away
- Rec areaBlack Hills Back Country Byway4.4 km away
- CampgroundRiverview Campground8 km away
- CampgroundRiverview Campground8.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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