Smith River Gravels — Rockhounding in Del Norte County, California

Smith River Gravels is a mapped rockhounding spot in Del Norte County, California. Reported finds include diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Del Norte County
State: California
Nearest road: Bailey Road
Postcode: 95538
Coordinates: 41.90183, -124.15912

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 Smith River Gravels

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Diamond

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Smith River Gravels FAQ

Where is Smith River Gravels?+

Smith River Gravels is in Del Norte County, California, at 41.90183, -124.15912. Nearest road: Bailey Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Smith River Gravels?+

Smith River Gravels is reported to produce Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Smith River Gravels?+

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 Smith River Gravels?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.90183, -124.15912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bailey Road.

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