Aurora Mine (permission required) — Rockhounding in San Benito County, California

Aurora Mine (permission required) is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Benito County, California. Reported finds include serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: San Benito County
State: California
Nearest road: Mexican Lake Road
Coordinates: 36.39486, -120.67414

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Aurora Mine (permission required)

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Serpentine

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Aurora Mine (permission required) FAQ

Where is Aurora Mine (permission required)?+

Aurora Mine (permission required) is in San Benito County, California, at 36.39486, -120.67414. Nearest road: Mexican Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Aurora Mine (permission required)?+

Aurora Mine (permission required) is reported to produce Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Aurora Mine (permission required)?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Aurora Mine (permission required)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.39486, -120.67414 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mexican Lake Road.

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