Where to Find Nephrite Jade in the United States
7 mapped nephrite jade spots across 3 U.S. states. Nephrite Jade is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about nephrite jade: properties & identification →Map showing where to find nephrite jade across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for nephrite jade
States ranked by number of nephrite jade spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused nephrite jade-in-state list.
Every nephrite jade spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork of Eel RiverMina Road | Mendocino County |
| 39.9355, -123.3589 | Public |
| Limekiln Creek Beaches AreaCabrillo Highway | Monterey County |
| 36.0087, -121.5196 | Public |
| Willow Creek areaCabrillo Highway | Monterey County |
| 35.8922, -121.4613 | Public |
| BrookingsBeach Avenue | Curry County | 42.0630, -124.3048 | Public | |
| Atlantic CityRiverview Cutoff | Fremont County | 42.4895, -108.7275 | Public | |
| Fremont County | Fremont County |
| 42.3204, -107.5345 | Public |
| Warm SpringsEmigrant Trail | Fremont County |
| 42.4908, -108.1721 | Public |
Nephrite Jade rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find nephrite jade in the U.S.?+
California, Wyoming, Oregon have the highest concentrations of nephrite jade in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many nephrite jade rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect nephrite jade on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like nephrite jade is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify nephrite jade in the field?+
Field identification of nephrite jade comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt nephrite jade on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
