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Chambless Rock Collecting Area

This area, on the southern boundary of the Trilobite Wilderness, is a popular place to explore for hemetite and magnetite, found in reddish-brown iron deposits near mining shafts, and for green epidote, found in the washes. An abandoned quarry yields sizable chunks of limestone and marble. In adjacent canyons tiny garnets, with dark red and brown crystals, can be found. Epidote is also scattered about and much of it contains bright metallic hematite blades. Farther east in yet another canyon…

  • State: California
  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 34.562527000000046, -115.52257899999995

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Is Chambless Rock Collecting Area reservable?

Chambless Rock Collecting Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Chambless Rock Collecting Area?

Chambless Rock Collecting Area is located in California. See the map for its exact location and directions.

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