Paso Robles Area — Rockhounding in San Luis Obispo County, California

Paso Robles Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Luis Obispo County, California. Reported finds include jadeite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Luis Obispo County
State: California
Nearest road: Union Road
Postcode: 93446
Coordinates: 35.63795, -120.62739

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 Paso Robles Area

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Jadeite

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Paso Robles Area FAQ

Where is Paso Robles Area?+

Paso Robles Area is in San Luis Obispo County, California, at 35.63795, -120.62739. Nearest road: Union Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paso Robles Area?+

Paso Robles Area is reported to produce Jadeite.

Is collecting allowed at Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.63795, -120.62739 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Union Road.

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