Mojave Desert Agate Fields
Rockhounding site in Barstow, California · Agate & Jasper
Mojave Desert Agate Fields is a agate rockhounding site near Barstow, CA. Fee varies. Best season: October through April.
Typical season: October through April
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Agate
- Primary specimens
- Mojave Blue Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- Barstow
- State
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.72000, -116.16000
- Best season
- October through April; avoid summer extremes
- Access difficulty
- Easy to moderate; sandy washes and dirt roads
- Camping
- Dispersed BLM camping; pack out all waste
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Activities
- Desert agate hunting, dry camping
- Facilities
- None; carry all supplies from Barstow
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
What to pack for Mojave Desert Agate Fields
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The experience
- Best time to visitOctober through April; avoid summer extremes
- AccessEasy to moderate; sandy washes and dirt roads
- FacilitiesNone; carry all supplies from Barstow
- Camping nearbyDispersed BLM camping; pack out all waste
Things you need to take to Mojave Desert Agate Fields
Mechanix Work Gloves with Grip
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Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
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Willit UPF 50+ Sun Shirt UPF 50+
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BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe
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