Where to Find Rhodochrosite in California
3 mapped rhodochrosite rockhounding spots in California, across 3 counties. Rhodochrosite 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 rhodochrosite rockhounding spots in California
Rhodochrosite by county in California
Counties ranked by number of rhodochrosite spots in our database.
Every rhodochrosite spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods MineDyerville Loop Road | Humboldt County |
| 40.2046, -123.7050 | Public |
| Surprise Claim | Mariposa County |
| 37.6583, -120.0544 | Public |
| Impassable Rock | Mendocino County |
| 39.5363, -123.1216 | Public |
Rhodochrosite in California FAQ
Where can I find rhodochrosite in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rhodochrosite spots in California, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Humboldt County.
Is collecting rhodochrosite legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like rhodochrosite 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 rhodochrosite location in California?+
Humboldt County has the most rhodochrosite spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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