Unnamed Location (LA County): Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Los Angeles County, California

Public access4 mineralsLos Angeles County, CaliforniaUpdated June 2026

Minerals reported: 4
Elevation: 2,480 ft
Best months: October to May

Unnamed Location (LA County) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Los Angeles County, California. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Los Angeles County
State: California
Nearest road: Heffner Road
Postcode: 93510
Coordinates: 34.43669, -118.22293

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Unnamed Location (LA County)

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Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 98°F in midsummer and 60°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 35°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PALMDALE station (13 mi away).

Geology at Unnamed Location (LA County)

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alluvium, undifferentiated that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Alluvium, undifferentiated
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation: 2,480 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM California, Recreational mineral collecting
California Geological Survey
CDFW, Suction Dredge Mining Permit Program
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Unnamed Location (LA County)

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Unnamed Location (LA County).

Escondido CanyonLos Angeles County, California · 5 mi awayAmethyst Geode, Banded Agate, Moss Agate
Tick CanyonLos Angeles County, California · 10 mi awayChalcedony, Banded Agate, Bloodstone
Portal Ridge AreaLos Angeles County, California · 25 mi awayRhodonite
Gem HillKern County, California · 34 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Malibu Lake AreaLos Angeles County, California · 38 mi awayAnalcite
Area Near Redondo BeachLos Angeles County, California · 40 mi awayMoonstone
Castle Butte FoothillsKern County, California · 48 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
Horse Canyon Agate BedsKern County, California · 52 mi awayAgate, Fossilized Horse Bone

Unnamed Location (LA County) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

Unnamed Location (LA County) is in Los Angeles County, California, at 34.43669, -118.22293. Nearest road: Heffner Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

Unnamed Location (LA County) is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

The most comfortable months at Unnamed Location (LA County) are October to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Unnamed Location (LA County)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.43669, -118.22293 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Heffner Road.

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