Where to Find Chromite in California
4 mapped chromite rockhounding spots in California, across 4 counties. Chromite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across 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 4 chromite rockhounding spots in California
Chromite by county in California
Counties ranked by number of chromite spots in our database.
Every chromite spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Chromite/Uvarovite)Safari Trail | El Dorado County |
| 38.8053, -121.0393 | Public |
| Horse Mt (Chromite)Horse Mountain Road | Humboldt County | 40.8753, -123.7300 | Public | |
| Purcell-Griffin Mine | Mariposa County | 37.6622, -120.1956 | Public | |
| Crystal Springs ReservoirSawyer Camp Trail | San Mateo County | 37.5474, -122.3874 | Public |
Chromite in California FAQ
Where can I find chromite in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 chromite spots in California, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in El Dorado County.
Is collecting chromite legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chromite 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 chromite location in California?+
El Dorado County has the most chromite spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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