Point of Rocks
California
Elevation Range
5,800 ft - 6,420 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.6958, -120.0105
About Point of Rocks
The Point of Rocks mountain range is a small, isolated cluster of peaks located in the rugged interior of central California. Rising from the surrounding desert and scrublands, the range features dramatic granite spires and domes carved by centuries of weathering. The terrain is steep and rocky, with narrow canyons and scattered pinyon-juniper forests interspersed among the bare rock formations. Despite its remote location, the range offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation due to its striking visual character and relative accessibility from nearby towns.
Notable Peaks
Point of Rocks
6,420 ft
Granite Peak
6,260 ft
Lone Peak
5,960 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.