Crystal Hunting near Redding, CA
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Redding report crystal. The closest is Golden Jubilee Mine, about 41 miles out (51 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Redding
Golden Jubilee MineTrinity County, California · 41 mi awayPublic access · Limonite, Quartz, Pyrite- Babcock PeakPlumas County, California · 100 mi awayPublic access · Rose Quartz
Althouse CreekJosephine County, Oregon · 121 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Garnet, Gold Nugget +5- Crissey Field State Recreation SiteCurry County, Oregon · 136 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Red Jasper, Jasper +2
- Hallelujah JunctionLassen County, California · 136 mi awayFee dig · Quartz
- Alabama MinePlacer County, California · 137 mi awayPublic access · Argentite, Gold Quartz, Galena
- Dry CreekLake County, Oregon · 137 mi awayCheck locally · Red Jasper, Jasper, Quartz +2
- Social Security Bar - Chetco RiverCurry County, Oregon · 140 mi awayCheck locally · Quartz, Jasper, Agate
- Alfred Loeb State ParkCurry County, Oregon · 141 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Jasper, Agate
Types of crystals reported near Redding
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Quartz7
- Gold Quartz1
- Rose Quartz1
Crystals near Redding FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Redding?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Redding report crystal. The closest is Golden Jubilee Mine in Trinity County, roughly 41 miles away (51 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Redding?+
5 of the 9 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site where you pay for access and keep your finds. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Redding do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 41 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 141 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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