Metal Detecting Hunts in Arizona
Arizona's listed event is the West Valley Treasure Seekers' annual seeded hunt at Janice Beck Park of Remembrance in Youngtown, on the west side of the Phoenix metro. It's a friendly club open hunt — non-members welcome, seeded finds, prizes, lunch, and a show-and-tell afterward — and it runs in March, when Arizona detecting weather is at its best.
Upcoming hunts in Arizona
Havasu Gold Seekers Turkey Feed & Treasure Hunt
Nov 21, 2026 — Yucca, AZ · Seeded hunt · ~$20
The Havasu Gold Seekers' Thanksgiving-season treasure hunt and turkey dinner at the club's Basecamp, 7280 Franconia Wash, Yucca AZ — Saturday, November 21, 2026. Hunt at 11 AM, dinner at 1 PM.
Recent hunts
- West Valley Treasure Seekers Annual Hunt 2026 — Mar 14, 2026, Youngtown, AZ · Seeded hunt · hosted by West Valley Treasure Seekers. Annual seeded hunt at Janice Beck Park of Remembrance. Features seeded finds, prizes, lunch, and show-and-tell afterward. Open to members and non-members.
Recurring hunts to watch
The West Valley Treasure Seekers hunt is an annual March event. Watch the club's Eventbrite page or Facebook for the next date — registration opens well in advance.
Detecting in Arizona: the short version
Organized hunts are the easy way in — the host has already secured land permission, and that's most of what your entry fee buys. Outside events, get landowner permission on private ground and check state and local rules for parks and beaches before digging. Seeded hunts are the friendliest start for beginners and kids; natural hunts reward experience. New to organized hunts? Start with the guide to metal detecting hunts and the FAQ.
Nearby states with listed hunts: California. Listings come from the DigRallies directory — dates and fees are checked against the hosts' own announcements, but always confirm with the host before traveling.