Little Acorn Mine — Rockhounding in Kern County, California

Little Acorn Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kern County, California. Reported finds include epidote, quartz, smoky quartz, scheelite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kern County
State: California
Nearest road: Chaparral Court
Postcode: 93285
Coordinates: 35.71667, -118.50000

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.

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Little Acorn Mine FAQ

Where is Little Acorn Mine?+

Little Acorn Mine is in Kern County, California, at 35.71667, -118.50000. Nearest road: Chaparral Court.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Acorn Mine?+

Little Acorn Mine is reported to produce Epidote, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Scheelite.

Is collecting allowed at Little Acorn Mine?+

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 Little Acorn Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.71667, -118.50000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Chaparral Court.

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