Where to Find Jade in California
6 mapped jade rockhounding spots in California, across 5 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Trinity County, Mariposa County, and Monterey County. Jade is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. California covers a wide range of rockhounding: gold-bearing rivers in the Mother Lode, jade on the central coast, and agate and jasper in the Mojave.
Map of 6 jade rockhounding spots in California
Jade by county in California
Counties ranked by number of jade spots in our database.
Every jade spot in California
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Jade) | Mariposa County | 37.6463, -120.1177 | Public | |
| Big Sur areaLos Burros Road | Monterey County |
| 35.8938, -121.4523 | Public |
| Ocean beach area (Big Sur coast)Cabrillo Highway | San Luis Obispo County | 35.5952, -121.1272 | Public | |
| Happy Camp Jade MinesSouth Indian Road | Siskiyou County |
| 41.8766, -123.4602 | Public |
| Trinity RiverBrowns Mountain Road | Trinity County | 40.6938, -122.8635 | Public | |
| Trinity River / Willow CreekHawkins Bar Road | Trinity County | 40.8791, -123.5271 | Public |
Jade in California FAQ
Where can I find jade in California?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 jade spots in California, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Trinity County.
Is collecting jade legal in California?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jade is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in California, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best jade location in California?+
Trinity County has the most jade spots in our database for California. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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