Wiley Well District Geode Beds
Rockhounding / fossil site · Imperial County, CA
Wiley Well District Geode Beds is a rockhounding area listed by the Bureau of Land Management. BLM rules generally allow collecting reasonable amounts of rocks and minerals for noncommercial use; check the BLM page for current rules.
| Type | Rockhounding / fossil site (BLM rockhounding area) |
|---|---|
| Location | Imperial County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.38388, -114.98538 (map) |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| Fees | Call to confirm |
| Hours | Call to confirm |
| Phone | 760-337-4400 |
| Website | https://www.blm.gov/visit/wiley-well-district-geode-beds |
About this site
This beautiful desert country is made up of the Little Chuckawalla, Mule, and Palo Verde Mountains; the Black Hills; and numerous washes. Paloverde trees in the washes give an impression of water and cool shade. The hills are dotted sparsely with desert plants. Winter rains coax colorful flowers from the cactus and other vegetation, making it a beautiful place to spend time in January or February. The district is also rich in history, from the gold rush days to General Patton's tank training days during World War II. It contains ancient fossils as well as artifacts from early Native Americans, pioneers, conquistadors, ranchers, and military troops.
Description from Bureau of Land Management.
Directions
Take Highway 78 to Malpitas Wash Road and travel north. From the north - turn south at the Wiley’s Well Road exit from Interstate Highway 10 located about 16 miles west of Blythe, California. Drive southward on Wiley’s Well Road 15 miles. From I 10 the road is paved 2.9 miles to the Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prison. The road from this point consists of graded dirt and unless it is raining, or it has rained recently, it should be passable for all types of vehicles. …
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
Nearby sites
- North Black Hills Geode Beds – Imperial County, CA, 5 mi
- La Posa Long Term Visitor Area – Quartzsite, AZ, 48 mi
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- Chambless Rock Collecting Area – San Bernardino County, CA, 87 mi
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Source: BLM: Wiley Well District Geode Beds. Data retrieved 2026-11-04.