5000 Red Canyon Rd Sedona, AZ 86336
Sedona AreaEstimated payment $2/month
About This Lot
$375/Month SEDONA ARIZONA PROSPECTING GEM FIELD
HISTORICAL SITES NEARBY
MINING CLAIM OWNERSHIP
OWNER FINANCING
This is a legally registered 20 acre gold and gem mining claim for sale, the Sedona Canyon #4, located about 15 miles West of Sedona, in Yavapai County, Arizona.
The buttes on the claim are great places for gems, and the washes on the claim that runs along the base of the buttes are places for gold.
Unique location as this is as close as you can get for a mining claim to the Native American historical sites within hiking distance. See satellite views of this with the top listing pictures.
A previous buyer of one of our claims in this area told us she found a tremendous amount of gems on her claim.
There is a side road from the main road that is close to the east boundary to more easily access the interior of the claim, with an open area to park and prospect from there.
Beautiful surrounding area of red rock mountains and rock formations.
Great nightly star gazing with clean air and dark skies.
Many Westerns have been filmed in this area, going back to the late, great John Wayne.
A short hike are the Native American archaeological sites in this red sandstone canyon, home to ancient cliff dwellings with pictographs (ancient rock drawings).
The Palatki Heritage Site and its sister site, Honanki, were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock Country between AD 1150 - 1350. They were first described by Dr. Jesse Walter Fewkes, famous turn-of-the century archaeologist from the Smithsonian Institution, who gave them the Hopi names of Honanki (Badger House) and Palatki (Red House).
See further down the listing the Buying Process, my financing offered, and how to purchase my claim.
See with the pictures maps and satellite views.
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The Sedona area follows a Dark Skies policy, meaning, all are asked to limit their outdoor lighting at night to take in the magnificent star gazing that this area is famous for.
The red rock scenery of Sedona has long been an iconic setting for Hollywood films about the Old West and a popular magnet for artists and tourists alike. Sedona is
committed to preserving its small-town charm, and thanks to the sustained efforts of concerned residents, its dark night skies. In recognition of Sedona’s efforts protecting this important natural resource, the International Dark-Sky Association has designated the city of Sedona the world’s eighth International Dark Sky Community.
We feel we are selling more than the gold and gems on beautiful land.
You would be acquiring an experience that will give you a good feel for what the old time prospectors must have felt during the days of the original Arizona Gold Rush.
A mining claim is an affordable way to enjoy the beauty of the land combined with the adventure of panning for gold and searching for gems.
Owning a mining claim is having access to a lifetime of great family fun and recreation, in a very beautiful, natural setting: Arizona, is a great, scenic state, where the spirit of the old west still lives on.
It is a good sign that the federal govt. has withdrawn minerals in this area speaking to the value for owning claims in this area outside of the areas withdrawn.
National Forests remained open at all times during the virus with a televised invitation by the Director for families to visit them as safe places for family recreation, making our mining claims some of the safest places for your family to enjoy and get away from all the nonsense.
We are especially excited about the gems you will find in this area.
Known also as a gem area, when the rains start coming, Verde Valley rockhounds come running. The gem hunting in this area is so popular that a large club is active in Sedona.
Quartz is abundant and is also an area for crystals, turquoise, amethyst, jasper, agates, opals and some can be found above ground.
The Sedona Rockhounding Club has one area they explore being from Sedona stretching southwest to the town of Crown King.
Our claims are in this direct path for gem exploration.
We found quartz, agates, and crystals on this claim.
The claim is located in a valley surrounded by buttes, rock formations, and mountains where summer rains bring down gems and gold into the valley onto the claim.
In the area are eight large, cleared, dispersed camping areas to choose from.
Buttes are on the claim being great places for gems.
Located on Loy Butte Road with views of red rock formations.
Find gems on your claim for your personal collection or start your own gem selling business.
The Sedona area has a number of people whose gem business is thriving.
As a claim owner, no one else can use the gold and gems on your claim nor even look for them.
There are also Sedona jewelers whose sole business is to cut and polish gems for jewelry if you choose to go that route.
You will also receive a free Gem Prospecting Kit that includes,
a Rockhounding Geology Hammer Tool, Rock Pick Axe, 3 PCS Digging Chisels Kit, with Musette Bag, and a Compass.
See picture of that kit with the listing pictures.
Using a battery operated water recirculating wash plant, dry washer, or gold magic spin wheel need little or no water for your prospecting,
See pictures of those on the listing.
ARIZONA ROCKHOUDING
Arizona is one of the best states in the United States for finding gemstones in the wild. Gemstones can be found all across the state of Arizona, and over eight main types of rocks and minerals can be collected there. Arizona is an incredible place to rockhound, not just because of its diversity of native gemstones but also because of its beautiful natural landscapes.
Rockhounding is more than just a hobby; it is a lifestyle. Arizona is a fantastic place to find rocks, minerals, and crystals that can be displayed in a collection, made into jewelry, or sold to local jewelry and rock and mineral stores. There are also a variety of Arizona-based rock and gem shows that you can attend or even sell your own specimens.
Arizona, The Grand Canyon State, is obviously no stranger to rocks and gemstones.
Arizona is one of the highest caliber rockhounding states and receives visitors from all corners of the world in search of Arizona gold, rocks, gemstones, minerals and fossils which find themselves scattered across this geologic treasure trove.
There’s a reason that one of the largest gem and mineral shows in the world is held in Arizona. Every winter in Tucson, Arizona, exhibitors from all over the world come together to show off their collections of rocks, gemstones and minerals.
A wash is on the claim to multiply your gold prospecting potential.
This is a good place for gold, and the surrounding area of buttes and mountains are good places for gems.
For you off roaders, a jeep climb is in the area to test your adventure driving, known as the Diamond Back Sedona Hill Climb.
Mining Claims are also a great investment, as claims go up in value over time, just as land does.
if you purchase a claim from us, at no charge, I would help you if you ever decided to sell in the future.
Yavapai County where our claims are located in the central part of Arizona, ranks first historically in the State in gold production.
Our claims are in the same area of the Jerome (Verde) Mining District which has a history of being the largest gold producing area in Arizona, having contributed about 1,565,000 ounces of gold over the years, with the county history of gold discoveries being 3,800,000 ounces of gold.
Though mineral deposits were known in this area long before the Civil War, the first prospectors were Union soldiers with mining experience from California.
BUYING PROCESS:
To purchase our claim, the process would be, I would need your name(s) and mailing address, and which payment option you choose, where I would scan and email you a signed contract.
Total price of $3500, that can be paid in one full payment where your ownership is then transferred after re
Listing Agent
Michael Leu
Gold & Gem Mining Claims 4 Sale Listed on: 07/10/2026
Property Details
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- Land
Lot Details
- Wooded Lot
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Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 07/10/26 | For Sale | $375 | -- | -- |
- 145 Spirit Ranch Rd
- 50 Bear Mountain Rd
- 30/40 Squaw Ln
- Loy Butte Rd
- 80 Altair Ave Unit 23
- 4907 E Viva Rd
- 555 Sacred Forest Ln Unit E
- 9 Maroon Mountain Dr Unit D3
- 170 Secret Canyon Dr Unit A-23
- 30 Mesquite Cir
- 35 Paseo Del Oro --
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 17
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 166
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- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 11
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 15
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 106
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 104
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 132
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 180
- 6770 W Sr 89a Unit 308
- 485 Windsong Dr
- 10 Pinon Dr
- 335 Foothills S Dr
- 30 Schimberg Rd
- 811 Dusty Rose Dr
- 20 Shadow Rock Dr Unit SI ID1590564P
- 125 Ross Rd
- 32 San Patricio Dr Unit SI ID1558593P
- 30 Moondance Ln Unit SI ID1558654P
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- 30 Moondance Ln Unit SI ID1558653P
- 2830 Red Rock Loop Rd Unit SI ID1558636P
- 60 Moondance Ln Unit SI ID1558652P
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- 30 Sycamore Canyon Rd Unit SI ID1558633P
- 75 Navajo Trail Unit SI ID1546086P
- 110 Tonto Rd Unit SI ID1558629P
- 227 Les Springs Dr
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