Old Quarry (Riverside) — Rockhounding in Riverside County, California
Old Quarry (Riverside) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Riverside County, California. Reported finds include axinite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Old Quarry (Riverside) in Riverside County, California
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Riverside County
- State
- California
- Nearest road
- Sierra Avenue
- Postcode
- 92509
- Coordinates
- 34.01668, -117.41586
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:
- BLM California — Recreational mineral collecting
- California Geological Survey
- CDFW — Suction Dredge Mining Permit Program
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Old Quarry (Riverside)
Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.
- AxiniteEncyclopedia →
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Old Quarry (Riverside).
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- Dig for GemsSan Diego County, California · 48 mi away
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- Area Near Redondo BeachLos Angeles County, California · 58 mi awayMoonstone
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