Pine Tree Canyon — Rockhounding in Kern County, California
Pine Tree Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kern County, California. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Pine Tree Canyon in Kern County, California
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Kern County
- State
- California
- Nearest road
- Pine Tree Canyon Road (MK55)
- Coordinates
- 35.23089, -118.08664
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pine Tree Canyon.
- Horse Canyon Agate BedsKern County · 12 mi awayAgate, Fossilized Horse Bones
- Castle Butte FoothillsKern County · 19 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- El Paso MountainsKern County · 21 mi awayAgate, Opal, Jasper
- Gem HillKern County · 22 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Little Acorn MineKern County · 41 mi awayEpidote, Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Portal Ridge AreaLos Angeles County · 44 mi awayRhodonite
- Escondido CanyonLos Angeles County · 51 mi awayAmethyst Geodes, Banded Agate, Moss Agate
- Lead Pipe Spring AreaSan Bernardino County · 54 mi awayBlue Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Pine Tree Canyon FAQ
Where is Pine Tree Canyon?+
Pine Tree Canyon is in Kern County, California, at 35.23089, -118.08664. Nearest road: Pine Tree Canyon Road (MK55).
What rocks and minerals can you find at Pine Tree Canyon?+
Pine Tree Canyon is reported to produce Barite.
Is collecting allowed at Pine Tree Canyon?+
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 Pine Tree Canyon?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 35.23089, -118.08664 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pine Tree Canyon Road (MK55).
