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Rockhounding near Bishop, CA

61 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bishop — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Nevada, California.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bishop, California

Closest rockhounding spots to Bishop

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Bishop

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Bishop?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Bishop to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Bishop

Sorted by distance from Bishop. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Fish LakeEsmeralda County
  • Apache Tears
37.7418, -118.0542Public
Fish Lake ValleyCemetery RoadEsmeralda County
  • Cinnabar
  • Opalite
37.7962, -118.0090Public
BasaltGrand Army of the Republic HighwayEsmeralda County38.0048, -118.2187Public
CoaldaleVeterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County38.0299, -117.8794Public
Veterans Memorial HighwayVeterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County38.0251, -117.7848Public
Rock Hill3Esmeralda County
  • Variscite
38.1500, -117.9495Public
Esmerelda CountyWeepah RoadEsmeralda County37.8913, -117.5281Public
Montezuma PeakEsmeralda County37.6626, -117.3611Public
Gold MountainEsmeralda County37.2568, -117.3044Public
Unnamed Location (Grossular garnet)Fresno County
  • Grossular Garnet
  • Vesuvianite
36.9091, -119.3757Public
TokopCat TrailEsmeralda County37.3038, -117.2534Public
Alkali Flat Hot SpringSilver Peak RoadEsmeralda County
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium Carbonates
  • Halite
37.8255, -117.3382Public
Clark Valley (North Side)Fresno County36.7729, -119.3471Public
Excelsior MountainMineral County38.3290, -118.3391Public
GoldfieldEsmeralda County37.7087, -117.2227Public
Clark ValleyFresno County36.7510, -119.3764Public
Monte Cristo RangeEsmeralda County
  • Variscite
38.1503, -117.6306Public
MinaGarfield Flat RoadMineral County38.3455, -118.1848Public
AuroraMineral County38.2896, -118.8891Public
Aurora Ghost TownAurora RoadMineral County38.2883, -118.9017Public
Lone MountainCrow Springs RoadEsmeralda County38.0718, -117.4847Public
Scotty’s JunctionNye County37.2329, -116.9761Public
LuningMineral County38.5096, -118.1273Public
TonopahSilver CircleNye County38.0723, -117.2225Public
ThorneOld State Route 839Mineral County38.6189, -118.5064Public

Bishop rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Bishop?+
There are 61 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bishop, California. The closest is Fish Lake in Esmeralda County, roughly 32 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bishop?+
Spots within driving distance of Bishop most commonly produce gold, silver, lead, copper, jasper, platinum.
Is rockhounding legal near Bishop?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bishop?+
Most weekend trips from Bishop fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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