Searles Lake — Rockhounding in San Bernardino County, California

Searles Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Bernardino County, California. Reported finds include borax, aphthitalite, halite, hanksite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Bernardino County
State: California
Coordinates: 35.73155, -117.32936

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 Searles Lake

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

Borax
Aphthitalite
Halite
Hanksite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Searles Lake.

Searles Lake FAQ

Where is Searles Lake?+

Searles Lake is in San Bernardino County, California, at 35.73155, -117.32936.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Searles Lake?+

Searles Lake is reported to produce Borax, Aphthitalite, Halite, Hanksite.

Is collecting allowed at Searles 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 Searles Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.73155, -117.32936 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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