Where to Find Agate in California
12 mapped agate rockhounding spots in California, across 6 counties. Agate is one of the most popular rockhounding targets in the United States. California offers a remarkable spread, from gold-bearing rivers in the Mother Lode to jade beaches on the central coast and the agate-and-jasper hills of the Mojave.
Map of 12 agate rockhounding spots in California
Agate by county in California
Counties ranked by number of agate spots in our database.
Every agate spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City BeachesNorth Pebble Beach Drive | Del Norte County | 41.7650, -124.2309 | Public | |
| Agate BeachCalifornia Coastal Trail | Humboldt County | 41.1501, -124.1398 | Public | |
| Castle Butte FoothillsDenise Avenue | Kern County | 35.0493, -117.8247 | Public | |
| El Paso MountainsEP170 | Kern County | 35.4376, -117.8159 | Public | |
| Gem Hill | Kern County | 34.9249, -118.2218 | Public | |
| Horse Canyon Agate BedsPine Canyon Road | Kern County |
| 35.1943, -118.2891 | Public |
| Unnamed Location (LA County)Heffner Road | Los Angeles County | 34.4367, -118.2229 | Public | |
| Area around Goose Lake | Modoc County | 41.9508, -120.4254 | Public | |
| Deep CreekCounty Road 25 | Modoc County | 41.5173, -120.2490 | Public | |
| Fandango PassFandango Pass Road | Modoc County |
| 41.8021, -120.2068 | Public |
| Agate Area (Klamath River)Yellow Dog Trail | Siskiyou County | 42.0009, -122.4018 | Public | |
| Jenny CreekCopco Road | Siskiyou County | 41.9769, -122.3978 | Public |
Agate in California FAQ
Where can I find agate in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 agate spots in California, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Kern County.
Is collecting agate legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in California, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best agate location in California?+
Kern County has the most agate spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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