Where to Find Rhodonite in California
5 mapped rhodonite rockhounding spots in California, across 5 counties. Rhodonite 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 5 rhodonite rockhounding spots in California
Rhodonite by county in California
Counties ranked by number of rhodonite spots in our database.
Every rhodonite spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Ridge AreaPine Canyon Road | Los Angeles County | 34.7054, -118.5200 | Public | |
| Surprise Claim | Mariposa County |
| 37.6583, -120.0544 | Public |
| Limekiln Creek Beaches AreaCabrillo Highway | Monterey County |
| 36.0087, -121.5196 | Public |
| Wolf CreekLinhall Road | Nevada County | 39.0748, -121.0979 | Public | |
| Indian Creek gravelsLong Ranch Road | Trinity County | 40.8660, -123.1299 | Public |
Rhodonite in California FAQ
Where can I find rhodonite in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rhodonite spots in California, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Los Angeles County.
Is collecting rhodonite legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like rhodonite 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 rhodonite location in California?+
Los Angeles County has the most rhodonite spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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