Castle Butte Foothills — Rockhounding in Kern County, California

Castle Butte Foothills is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kern County, California. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, chert, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kern County
State: California
Nearest road: Denise Avenue
Coordinates: 35.04928, -117.82466

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Castle Butte Foothills

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Castle Butte Foothills FAQ

Where is Castle Butte Foothills?+

Castle Butte Foothills is in Kern County, California, at 35.04928, -117.82466. Nearest road: Denise Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Castle Butte Foothills?+

Castle Butte Foothills is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Castle Butte Foothills?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Castle Butte Foothills?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.04928, -117.82466 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Denise Avenue.

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