Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area
Needles, California
chalcedonychalcedony rosesagate
BLM collecting area · Free
Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area
Savahia Peak is a designated BLM collecting area in a broad wash where botryoidal chalcedony — the bubbly white 'roses' collectors prize — lies loose on the surface. BLM's own description makes the point plainly: the bright white chalcedony is easy to spot against the darker soil. Take US-95 south from Needles about 35 miles to BLM Route NS660, Pyramid Peak Road, then about 2 miles in. Park well off the pavement and walk east through the wash, spreading out rather than working one spot.
The card catalog
| What you can find | chalcedony, chalcedony roses, agate |
|---|---|
| Access | BLM collecting area — Free |
| Fees | free, no permit for reasonable personal-use collecting; the 25 lb per day plus one piece figure is the petrified wood rule and does not set the chalcedony limit. Call the Needles Field Office (760-326-7000) for current limits |
| Season & hours | October through April; summer temperatures here routinely make collecting unsafe |
| Kids | Family-friendly — white chalcedony shows up brilliantly against dark desert pavement so even young kids spot it fast, but there are no facilities of any kind |
| Official source | Bureau of Land Management, Needles Field Office |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area cost?
free, no permit for reasonable personal-use collecting; the 25 lb per day plus one piece figure is the petrified wood rule and does not set the chalcedony limit. Call the Needles Field Office (760-326-7000) for current limits Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area open?
October through April; summer temperatures here routinely make collecting unsafe Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area good for kids?
Yes — Savahia Peak Rock Collecting Area works for families. white chalcedony shows up brilliantly against dark desert pavement so even young kids spot it fast, but there are no facilities of any kind