Rockhounding in Mendocino County, California

5 mapped rockhounding spots in Mendocino County. Most commonly produces jadeite, nephrite, actinolite prisms, bementite.

Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Mendocino County, California

Minerals reported in Mendocino County

  • Jadeite3
  • Nephrite2
  • Actinolite Prisms1
  • Bementite1
  • Calcite1
  • Crocidolite1
  • Inesite1
  • Neotocite1

Spots in Mendocino County

SpotMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Eel River GravelsDos Rios Road
  • Jadeite
  • Nephrite
39.7140, -123.3526Public
Impassable Rock39.5363, -123.1216Public
Leech Lake AreaLeech Lake Road39.9177, -123.0868Public
North Fork of Eel RiverMina Road
  • Nephrite Jade
  • Crocidolite
  • Jadeite
39.9355, -123.3589Public
Unnamed Location (Actinolite prisms)Redwood Highway
  • Actinolite Prisms
38.9526, -123.0973Public

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Mendocino County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Mendocino County, California?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Mendocino County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Mendocino County?+
Spots in Mendocino County most often produce Jadeite, Nephrite, Actinolite Prisms, Bementite, Calcite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Mendocino County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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