New Almaden Area Mines — Rockhounding in Santa Clara County, California

New Almaden Area Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Clara County, California. Reported finds include chert, cinnabar, apophyllite, gyrolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Clara County
State: California
Nearest road: Bertram Road
Postcode: 95120
Coordinates: 37.17601, -121.82080

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 New Almaden Area Mines

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Chert
Cinnabar
Apophyllite
Gyrolite

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New Almaden Area Mines FAQ

Where is New Almaden Area Mines?+

New Almaden Area Mines is in Santa Clara County, California, at 37.17601, -121.82080. Nearest road: Bertram Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at New Almaden Area Mines?+

New Almaden Area Mines is reported to produce Chert, Cinnabar, Apophyllite, Gyrolite.

Is collecting allowed at New Almaden Area Mines?+

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 New Almaden Area Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.17601, -121.82080 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bertram Road.

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