Where to Find Epidote in California
3 mapped epidote rockhounding spots in California, across 3 counties. Epidote 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 3 epidote rockhounding spots in California
Epidote by county in California
Counties ranked by number of epidote spots in our database.
Every epidote spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Valley (North Side) | Fresno County | 36.7729, -119.3471 | Public | |
| Horse Mt (West Side) | Humboldt County | 40.8735, -123.7432 | Public | |
| Little Acorn MineChaparral Court | Kern County | 35.7167, -118.5000 | Public |
Epidote in California FAQ
Where can I find epidote in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 epidote spots in California, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Fresno County.
Is collecting epidote legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like epidote 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 epidote location in California?+
Fresno County has the most epidote spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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