Rockhounding in Fresno County, California

5 mapped rockhounding spots in Fresno County. Most commonly produces andalusite, apatite, epidote, fossilized coral.

Fresno County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Brecciated jasper specimen at Jacolitos Canyon, Fresno County, California — Jacolitos CanyonFresno County, California

Minerals reported in Fresno County

Andalusite1
Apatite1
Epidote1
Fossilized Coral1
Grossular Garnet1
Jasper1
Petrified Wood1
Vesuvianite1

Standout in Fresno County

Hand-picked spot in Fresno County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Jacolitos Canyon
Public
Fresno County
Jacolitos Canyon adds a Coast Range sedimentary and fossil-bearing locality to a list otherwise dominated by volcanic glass, agate, jade, and gold. USGS work on the Coalinga district documents the Jacalitos fossil context, while the candidate record makes the site useful for jasper, petrified wood, and fossilized coral on lawful public ground.
Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossilized Coral

Spots in Fresno County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Benitoite Mining CompanyLos Gatos Road		36.2424, -120.5973	Paid / fee
Clark Valley	Apatite Andalusite	36.7510, -119.3764	Public
Clark Valley (North Side)	Epidote	36.7729, -119.3471	Public
Jacolitos CanyonJacalitos Creek Road	Jasper Petrified Wood Fossilized Coral	36.0962, -120.3204	Public
Unnamed Location (Grossular garnet)	Grossular Garnet Vesuvianite	36.9091, -119.3757	Public

Neighboring counties in California

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Fresno County. A natural extension if Fresno County is already on your trip plan.

Fresno County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Fresno County, California?+

RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Fresno County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Fresno County?+

Spots in Fresno County most often produce Andalusite, Apatite, Epidote, Fossilized Coral, Grossular Garnet. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Fresno County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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