Bristol Dry Lake — Rockhounding in San Bernardino County, California

Bristol Dry Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Bernardino County, California. Reported finds include celestite concretions. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Bernardino County
State: California
Coordinates: 34.46219, -115.67389

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 Bristol Dry Lake

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Celestite Concretions

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Bristol Dry Lake FAQ

Where is Bristol Dry Lake?+

Bristol Dry Lake is in San Bernardino County, California, at 34.46219, -115.67389.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bristol Dry Lake?+

Bristol Dry Lake is reported to produce Celestite Concretions.

Is collecting allowed at Bristol Dry Lake?+

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 Bristol Dry Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.46219, -115.67389 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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