Burro Creek
Arizona
agatejasperpurple chalcedonypastelitecommon opalobsidian
Public land, rules apply · Free
Burro Creek
BLM's own page for Burro Creek names rockhounding among the draws here, alongside wading and wildlife viewing, and the canyon's gravel bars and hillsides have supplied collectors with patterned jasper, purple chalcedony, pink pastelite and dendritic opal for decades. One caution that trips people up: BLM rules generally bar collecting inside developed recreation sites, so treat the campground as your basecamp and do your picking on the surrounding public land. Collect for personal, non-commercial use only — BLM does not post a specific weight ceiling for this area, so keep it to what a hobbyist would reasonably carry out.
The card catalog
| What you can find | agate, jasper, purple chalcedony, pastelite, common opal, obsidian |
|---|---|
| Access | Public land, rules apply — Free |
| Fees | 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. |
| Season & hours | Open year-round; October through April is comfortable. Summer highs are severe and the creek can run hard after monsoon storms, so check flows before planning to work the gravel bars. |
| Kids | Family-friendly — The most family-practical stop in western Arizona: paved access off US 93, and BLM confirms flush toilets at two locations in the campground plus drinking water at various points. Kids can wade and pick gravel bars while adults hunt the hillsides. |
| Official source | Bureau of Land Management, Kingman Field Office |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Burro Creek cost?
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. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Burro Creek open?
Open year-round; October through April is comfortable. Summer highs are severe and the creek can run hard after monsoon storms, so check flows before planning to work the gravel bars. Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Burro Creek good for kids?
Yes — Burro Creek works for families. The most family-practical stop in western Arizona: paved access off US 93, and BLM confirms flush toilets at two locations in the campground plus drinking water at various points. Kids can wade and pick gravel bars while adults hunt the hillsides.