Cove Creek — Rockhounding in Hot Spring County, Arkansas

Cove Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hot Spring County
State: Arkansas
Nearest road: Gourdneck Valley Road
Postcode: 72104
Coordinates: 34.48566, -92.82617

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Cove Creek

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Pyrite

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Cove Creek FAQ

Where is Cove Creek?+

Cove Creek is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, at 34.48566, -92.82617. Nearest road: Gourdneck Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cove Creek?+

Cove Creek is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Cove Creek?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Cove Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.48566, -92.82617 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gourdneck Valley Road.

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