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

Updated June 2026

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.

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Polished sagenitic fire agate showing iridescent fire at Unnamed Location (Fire Agate), Riverside County, California

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Riverside County
State: California
Nearest road: Bradshaw Trail
Coordinates: 33.50795, -114.82409

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.

Best time to visit Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)

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.

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.

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 (Fire Agate)

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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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