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Unnamed Location (Fire Agate): Chalcedony & Fire Agate Rockhounding in Riverside County, California

Public accessBest spot2 mineralsRiverside County, CaliforniaUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
2
Elevation
810 ft
Best months
October to April

The Wiley Well and Mule Mountains area is one of California's best documented public desert collecting districts, with BLM specifically identifying the Wiley Well District Geode Beds for rockhounding. Mindat records nearby fire agate, chalcedony, agate, amethyst, quartz, and opal, giving the area more mineral range than a single-specimen stop. Reported finds include chalcedony, fire agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Nearest road
Bradshaw Trail
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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.

Access note: BLM public-land rockhounding in the Wiley Well and Mule Mountains area, outside private claims and closed or restricted parcels. Confirm current land status with the BLM Palm Springs-South Coast or El Centro office before digging.

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 (Fire Agate)

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 107°F in midsummer and 67°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 42°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, BLYTHE ASOS station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)

This spot sits on granitic rocks, unit 1, (Eastern Mojave Desert), mapped as granite that formed roughly 2500 to 540 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit
granitic rocks, unit 1, (Eastern Mojave Desert)
Age
2500–540 Ma (Proterozoic)
Rock types
granite
Elevation
810 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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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.

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Unnamed Location (Fire Agate) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)?+
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate) is in Riverside County, California, at 33.50795, -114.82409. Nearest road: Bradshaw Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)?+
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate) is reported to produce Chalcedony, Fire Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)?+
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 (Fire Agate)?+
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 (Fire Agate)?+
The most comfortable months at Unnamed Location (Fire Agate) are October to April. 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 (Fire Agate)?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.50795, -114.82409 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bradshaw Trail.

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