Tick Canyon — Rockhounding in Los Angeles County, California

Tick Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Los Angeles County, California. Reported finds include chalcedony, banded agate, bloodstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Los Angeles County
State: California
Nearest road: Lost Canyon Road
Postcode: 91387
Coordinates: 34.42666, -118.39158

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 Tick Canyon

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Tick Canyon FAQ

Where is Tick Canyon?+

Tick Canyon is in Los Angeles County, California, at 34.42666, -118.39158. Nearest road: Lost Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tick Canyon?+

Tick Canyon is reported to produce Chalcedony, Banded Agate, Bloodstone.

Is collecting allowed at Tick 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 Tick Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.42666, -118.39158 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lost Canyon Road.

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