Do you have a cell phone you can look up google maps or google earth and get a good idea where you are at or go to pawn shop they sell gps units for 20.00 every body is selling  there's because they have cell phone with gps apps on them  HAPPY HUNTING!! 

Mike,

Gary had a great idea to use your cell phone. As long as it is relatively new that may be all you need. I have an I-Phone 3 and I would never trust it to be accurate. It can be miles off at times.
I do have a Garmin GPS which I really like. It' a bit pricey. Amazon sells reconditioned units for a lower price. If you go with a GPS the Mining Guide has a section on getting started with a GPS.

Hope this is helpful.

Mike, Garmin sells a GPS receiver that works with your Cell phone or Tablet (Anroid or Apple) via Bluetooth connection. I bought one and it is great. Only about $100. It receives both GPS and Glonass signal for outstanding accuracy. The problem with just using a cell phone is the need for a data connection in order to receive mapping info. This Garmin module "Garmin GLO" is made to work totally off grid, and you get the maps of the location you will frequent....by state on a SD micro chip. You will have very precise info and they also supply them with the land owner ship features too.. It sure beats using those handheld GPS units with the little display that cost $500. The battery lasts about 10 hours or more. 

Newer cell phones are great....if you have service. Not sure they will help if you are >>>> out there

I have a Garmin Rino, pricey yes. One feature that works is its ability to work in thick cover and down in the gullies with limited view of the sky.
Never leave home without it.


Bill

I use a Garmin Nuve, they are decent, but make sure you get one with free lifetime updates.

Thanks everyone. Very useful tips and now the search for the right one for me. I agree with the idea of not using a cell phone service as it does lose signal alot in the hills and valleys as my son showed me yesterday on an adventure.
Good hunting and may your pan be always covered in pay.

I live in Florence AZ.  I use a Garmin 64st with the 1:24,000 map software. I also downloaded a Map software called Map on X for hunting. I tells you public and Private land, it even tells you who owns it and how to get a hold of them.  Just my input!!