Afton Canyon — Rockhounding in San Bernardino County, California

Afton Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Bernardino County, California. Reported finds include opalite, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Bernardino County
State: California
Nearest road: Mojave Road
Coordinates: 35.03910, -116.38534

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 Afton Canyon

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Opalite
Jasper

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Afton Canyon FAQ

Where is Afton Canyon?+

Afton Canyon is in San Bernardino County, California, at 35.03910, -116.38534. Nearest road: Mojave Road.

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

Afton Canyon is reported to produce Opalite, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Afton 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 Afton Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.03910, -116.38534 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mojave Road.

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