California Community Pits
Salable minerals are essential resources managed by BLM California and include a variety of commodities such as sand, gravel, clay, stone, and granite. These resources are important for private projects like yard improvements or driveway refurbishments and are crucial public infrastructure development across the nation.
The BLM is committed to ensuring acquisition of salable minerals from public lands is conducted fairly and at a price that reflects fair market value. This approach ensures the American public receives a reasonable return for the resources extracted from federal lands, in alignment with presidential orders aimed at promoting transparency and equitable resource management.
By making salable minerals available at fair market values, the BLM supports local economies while adhering to responsible stewardship of your public lands. If you are interested in sand, gravel, or decorative rock, the BLM can provide the necessary permits and guidance to help you access the salable minerals you need for your projects, while upholding the principles of fairness and accountability to the American public.
Locate the field office area you are interested in, using the district and field office map. Then click on the office link below:
Applegate Field Office | Bakersfield Field Office | Barstow Field Office | Bishop Field Office | Eagle Lake Field Office | El Centro Field Office | Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office | Ridgecrest Field Office
Acronyms Used on This Page
CY - Cubic Yard
Applegate Field Office
Contact the Applegate Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock CACA105847105 | Pumice Volcanic Cinder | CA 21 0370N 0070E 004 A SESW,SWSE | $0.98per CY; $0.14per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Lake City CACA105851228 | Sand and Gravel | 44N 16E 35 SESW | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Mugginville Diggings CACA105859417 | Sand and Gravel, Sand | CA 21 0200N 0100E 017 A E2W2NW,E2NW | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Gopher Hill CACA105859847 | Sand and Gravel, Sand | CA 21 0240N 0080E 012 A SE | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Brandy City Diggings CACA105859848 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0190N 0080E 001 A E2SENE,E2E2NESE | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Cinders Day CACA105954921 | Pumice Volcanic Cinder | CA 21 0380N 0060E 018 A N2SENE | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Flat Rock CACA106128044 | Stone, Specialty | CA 21 0360N 0060E 018 A E2NE,S2S2 | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Cinders CACA106229763 | Pumice Volcanic Cinder | CA 21 0360N 0050E 006 A E2W2SE,W2E2SE | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Boulder Reservoir Pit NVNV106131016 | Sand and Gravel | NV 21 0410N 0200E 034 A NE View on map *This pit is located in Nevada but managed by the Applegate Field Office | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
| Cowhead Community Pit CACA106005549 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0470N 0170E 019 A SENW | $0.98 per CY; $0.14 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
Bakersfield Field Office
Barstow Field Office
Contact the Barstow Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecopa CACA106070267 | Sand and Gravel | CA 27 0210N 0070E 030 A NWNENW | $0.75 per CY; $0.05 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
Bishop Field Office
Contact the Bishop Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside/New Poleta CACA105965120 | Stone, Weathered Granite | CA 21 0070S 0330E 012 A NW | $1.74 per CY $0.17 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Poleline/Goat Ranch CACA105977615 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0020N 0260E 005 1 SENE OF LOT 1 | $1.74 per CY $0.17 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Round Vally Comm Round CACA105980161 | Stone, Weathered Granite | CA 21 0060S 0310E 035 A NENENE | $1.74 per CY $0.17 per CY Reclamation Fee | None |
| Benton Community Pit CACA105945328 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0020S 0320E 006 1 S2 NWNE | Contact the field office | None |
| Bridgeport Community Pit CACA106048983 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0050N 0250E 034 A E2E2W2SWNW,W2W2E2SWNW | Contact the field office | None |
| County Yard Community Pit CACA105980707 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0050N 0250E 033 A S2,NE | Contact the field office | None |
| Mono Community Pit CACA105904750 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0030N 0260E 031 A SWNE,E2NESW,W2NWSE | Contact the field office | None |
Eagle Lake Field Office
Contact the Eagle Lake Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
El Centro Field Office
Contact the El Centro Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Pit CACA105941044 | Sand and Gravel, Sand | T13S R12E Sec 28 View on Map | $0.71 per CY | None |
| Holtville Caly Pit CACA105951839 | Clay, common | T15S R16E Sec 25 | $0.69 per CY | None |
| Coyote II CACA105951961 | Sand and Gravel | T17S R10E Sec 23 | $1.35 per CY | None |
| Ocotillo Pit CACA106074124 | Sand and Gravel | T16S R9E Sec 15 | $0.60 per CY | None |
| American Girl CACA106132333 | Stone, Crushed & Broken | T15S R21E Sec 18 | Contact Field Office | None |
| American Girl Com Pit CACA106134879 | Stone, Crushed & Broken | T15S R21E Sec 18 | Contact Field Office | None |
Palm Springs - South Coast Field Office
Contact the Palm Springs - South Coast Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Canyon Community Pit CACA106011353 | Stone, Crushed, and Broken | CA 27 0050S 0080E 014 A NENW | Contact the field office | None |
Ridgecrest Field Office
Contact the Ridgecrest Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Pit CACA106014901 | Sand and Gravel | CA 21 0050S 0370E 033 A W2SWSESE,E2SESWSE | $0.50 per CY | None |