Lead Pipe Spring Area — Rockhounding in San Bernardino County, California

Lead Pipe Spring Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Bernardino County, California. Reported finds include blue agate, chalcedony, jasper, opal, thundereggs. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Bernardino County
State: California
Nearest road: Lead Pipe Spring Road
Coordinates: 35.46655, -117.16654

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 Lead Pipe Spring Area

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Lead Pipe Spring Area FAQ

Where is Lead Pipe Spring Area?+

Lead Pipe Spring Area is in San Bernardino County, California, at 35.46655, -117.16654. Nearest road: Lead Pipe Spring Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lead Pipe Spring Area?+

Lead Pipe Spring Area is reported to produce Blue Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal, Thundereggs.

Is collecting allowed at Lead Pipe Spring 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 Lead Pipe Spring Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.46655, -117.16654 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lead Pipe Spring Road.

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