Was just out there - something to note is that BLM has a lot of road markers but they use numbers. The old "Black Hills Road" on old maps is EC 557, and the spur south from the old "Middle Camp" to the Hauser Beds is EC 559. There is (as of this writing) a Hauser Geode Beds sign at the turnoff from Wiley's Well Rd. to EC 557 but much of the signage (etc.) in old guides isn't there anymore. Google BLM Routes of Travel for Eastern Imperial County for BLM's road map. Note very spotty cell service - cache any data you need.

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the additional info Ben. I’m going to pin this comment so others see it. Much appreciated. Hope you had a great time out there.

Spent a few days out digging. You guys were right on it with that last spot but needed to work down a bit deeper below a layer of basalt then you’ll start finding the primo softball and occasion football size geode. It’s hard work but you need to get below the basalt cap where the geodes formed. Gorgeous red crystals in some.

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the tip. We pinned the location. So next time we go back, I’ll definitely dig deeper and see what’s down there!

@victormora5347

2 ай бұрын

@ReganOutdoors can i get that pin? Lol trying to take my wife out to find her gems lol

@longboarder211

2 ай бұрын

It's on Google maps just look it up and it will take you right there

I still look at the thumbnail Geode every day. It’s amazing to have been gifted such a beautiful specimen.

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks so much Rog! I love how much you appreciate it. That was definitely the coolest find up there. I know Wendy won’t mind going back for another trip now that I know where to find the good stuff!

@rogerhargreaves2272

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReganOutdoors - That Geode is the coolest gift I have because you found it and kindly sent it. I sure Wendy would love to go to the Hauser Geode Beds, it would make another great video as well. 🤜🤛

Thanks for your video. It was really cool to see the nice geodes at the end!

@ReganOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed it :)

I busted my tire out there but I found some beautiful agates and some with baby crystals

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes. I can see why that would happen. We put the Jeep through its paces out there too. Some rough sections!

Great video! We’re heading out there this month.

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best of luck out there :)

We've hunted Hauser on/off for past 20 years. It's been probably 5 or so years since we hunted there. I'm sure there have been many rockhounds that have found their treasures there also but I bet there will be plenty for everyone for years. I tried to look on Google Maps to see if I could recall which areas we dug at - but we always took home several 5 gal buckets full. Many were large grapefruit sized and tons of them that fill your hand. My rock saw appreciated it when I gave it a break!! Love this place. Check out Potato Patch too! Lots of awesome Chalcedony around the area also.

@ReganOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Lisa! Sounds like you definitely know the area well and know the good spots! I dug in a few areas recommended by friends, but the last spot was where the action was for us. I’d love to come across some grapefruit-sized ones! I only took what I knew I could get polished, and I usually give them away to friends and family, but there were a few out there that I left, and now, wish I would have grabbed.

I love rocks and I'm pretty new at rock hunting. How do you know where to dig? And do you just leave the holes you dug or do you fill them in?

Did you guys go down Hauser Geode Bed Rd or did you take the longer path?

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

We went the longer way. Wanted to explore some of the stuff on the backside

I sure hope they recover this stuff from the homes when they can....

You really found some nice specimens. Thank you for taking us along. Have a good week.

@ReganOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you’re having a great weekend :)

All the way out in the Abyss; it looked like a massive vacant Lot out there, just ash & gravel. So glad that towards the end of the long day you were rewarded with some wonderful gifts from Mother Nature. I glad Tony went with you as it was a long trip. Joe did a great job polishing those Geodes up, it’s who you know out there. Stunning photographs at the end, displaying the beauty within. Great video & production mate and also thanks to Tony & Joe. Rog. 👍😀😎

@ReganOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it Rog. And I’m happy I can send you a few pieces from the trip. The more I’ve been reading trip reports, the more I’m finding out that most people are coming up empty these days at the Hauser Geode Beds. I’m thinking a shark tooth video might be a good one to do soon!

@rogerhargreaves2272

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReganOutdoors Thanks mate, looking forward to getting a few pieces. I’ve sent you some samples from Wales. Rog. 🔆✨

Are you allowed to use power equipment?

@ReganOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

There are no restrictions on power equipment that I’m aware of.

@robertd6925

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReganOutdoors Cool thanks

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Hydrazite!!!

I can see why you guys were having trouble. Your shovels are too big. You would have gone to walmart to get those kits that kids use for making sand castles. The plastic shovel is easier to carry.

@ReganOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Arthur. We’re going back this fall, plastic shovels in hand ;)

There is a great spot out there but you must enter of of the Bradshaw Trail and have a 4×4 rig with a decent lift...pretty much the best places are the harder to get to. 🏜️👋