Big Sur area — Rockhounding in Monterey County, California

Big Sur area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monterey County, California. Reported finds include jade, nephrite, serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monterey County
State: California
Nearest road: Los Burros Road
Coordinates: 35.89376, -121.45233

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 Big Sur area

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Jade
Nephrite
Serpentine

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Big Sur area FAQ

Where is Big Sur area?+

Big Sur area is in Monterey County, California, at 35.89376, -121.45233. Nearest road: Los Burros Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Sur area?+

Big Sur area is reported to produce Jade, Nephrite, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Big Sur area?+

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 Big Sur area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.89376, -121.45233 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Los Burros Road.

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