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Original Quartz Hill
Original Quartz Hill is a historic mining site in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Gold, Silver.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Redding
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 120 miles of Redding, California.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Redding, California, sorted by distance within about 120 miles.
Where can you collect near Redding?
Near Redding, California, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 120 miles of the city center — including 7 fossilss, 5 gold & mineralss, and 12 others. The closest mapped spot is Original Quartz Hill (3.9 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Redding
| Central place | Redding, California |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 120 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Original Quartz Hill (3.9 mi) |
| Specimen types | Fossils (7), Gold & Minerals (5), Other (12) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Redding
24 rockhounding collecting sites in California, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
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Cas 465, Texas Springs
Fossil collection site in the Budden Canyon, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pearless
Pearless is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Ingersoll
Ingersoll is a mineral prospect in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Lucky Boy
Lucky Boy is a historic mining site in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Giant Consolidated
Giant Consolidated is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Ucmp D-861, Bayha
Fossil collection site in the McCloud, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ferguson
Ferguson is a documented mineral site in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Gillispie
Gillispie is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Ferguson And Limbough
Ferguson and Limbough is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Dittmar
Dittmar is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Jaegel
Jaegel is a documented mineral site in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper.
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Balaklava Mine
Balaklava Mine is a historic mining site in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Gold, Pyrite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Holcombs Cons
Holcombs Cons is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Roseman
Roseman is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Iron, Malachite.
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Crystal Group
Crystal Group is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Ucla Loc. 3771
Fossil collection site in the Budden Canyon, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ucla Loc. 3769
Fossil collection site in the Budden Canyon, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Shasta Kennett
Shasta Kennett is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Usgs Loc. 14983
Fossil collection site in the Baird, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ucla Loc. 3766
Fossil collection site in the Budden Canyon, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Skookum Cons
Skookum Cons is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Reynolds
Reynolds is a known mineral occurrence in Shasta, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite.
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Ucla Loc. 3464
Fossil collection site in the Budden Canyon, Shasta County, California. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsTypes of rockhounding sites near Redding
Browse by specimen type in California — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Fossils (7)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (5)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (12)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Redding area
Redding is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in California. Within about 120 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Original Quartz Hill about 3.9 mi from the city center.
The mix spans fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Redding
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in California with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Redding city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Redding includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Redding change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Redding — FAQ
Where can you collect near Redding?
Near Redding, California, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 120 miles — mainly 7 fossilss, 5 gold & mineralss, and 12 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Redding, California?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 120 miles of Redding. The full California directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Redding?
The closest mapped spot to Redding is Original Quartz Hill (3.9 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Redding free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Redding?
Near Redding, documented specimen types include fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the California state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Redding?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Redding, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Redding?
Field collecting near Redding carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.