Rockhounding in Riverside County, California

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Riverside County. Most commonly produces amazonite, axinite, chalcedony, fire agate.

Riverside County rockhounding photos

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

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

Minerals reported in Riverside County

Standout in Riverside County

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

Top pick
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)
Public
Riverside County
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.
Chalcedony, Fire Agate

Spots in Riverside County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Area Near Jenson QuarrySierra Avenue	Hornblende	34.0257, -117.4332	Public
Old Quarry (Riverside)Sierra Avenue	Axinite	34.0167, -117.4159	Public
Rouse HillRouse Hill Road	Amazonite Idocrase Rose Quartz Tourmaline	33.6726, -116.7724	Public
Unnamed Location (Fire Agate)Bradshaw Trail	Chalcedony Fire Agate	33.5080, -114.8241	Public

Neighboring counties in California

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

Riverside County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Riverside County, California?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Riverside County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Riverside County?+

Spots in Riverside County most often produce Amazonite, Axinite, Chalcedony, Fire Agate, Hornblende. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Riverside 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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