Where to Find Jasper in California
17 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in California, across 11 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish. 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 17 jasper rockhounding spots in California
Jasper by county in California
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Jasper in California FAQ
Where can I find jasper in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 17 jasper spots in California, spread across 11 counties. The strongest concentration is in San Bernardino County.
Is collecting jasper legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in California?+
San Bernardino County has the most jasper spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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